Fraser Valley Birding

Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya)

Status: Rare
Say's Phoebe
Seasonal status from Fraser Valley Birding records
Seasonal status, Fraser Valley Birding records
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13 noteworthy records on this site, 2006–2013
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A large member of the flycatcher family, Say’s Phoebes prefer open areas such as fields and can often be spotted on conspicous perches as they watch for their main prey of insects. Wintering in the most southern parts of the southern States and Mexico, this species is encountered during migration especially during the spring. They spend their summer in open areas in the interior north into the Yukon and Alaska.

Earliest record: March 14, 2007 (Hope Airport)
Latest record: September 18, 2013 (Harrison Lagoon)

Similar species:
Say’s Phoebe can look and act surprisingly similiar to a female Mountain Bluebird especially at a bit of a distance.

Best viewing locations:
The Hope Airport seems to be the most reliable place to see this species followed by Harrison Lagoon.

Sources:
Ehrlich, Dobkin and Wheye, (1988)

Noteworthy Data

Date
Location
Source(s)
Comments
September 18, 2013Harrison LagoonC. McDonald 2013iTwo individuals photographed. Latest record and second fall record for checklist area.
April 8, 2013Hope Airport

M. Force 2013a
T. Plath

Seen also on April 9, 2013 (M. Force & T. Plath)
May 1, 2011Highway 1 near Herrling IslandC. McDonald 2011hLone bird flycatching off the highway barrier. Latest spring record.
April 27, 2011Silverdale Wetlands, MissionLen Jellicoe 2011aPhotographed.
April 23, 2010Manning ParkB. & J. King 2010Spotted near the East Gate. Photographed.
April 15, 2010Harrison LakeK. R. Jones 2010hFeeding near the lagoon.
March 19, 2010Cheam Lake WetlandsG. Gadsden 2010h,
G. Kalyn		Feeding in picnic area.
March 31, 2009AgassizM. & K. R. Jones 2009Spent part of the day in a backyard.
March 26, 2009Harrison MillsB. Schmor 2009Perched on the roof of a house.
April 2, 2008Hope AirportT. Manson 2008Last seen April 11, 2009 .
March 15, 2007Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, ChilliwackB. & J. Clayton 2007aPhotographed.
March 14, 2007Hope AirportT. Manson 2007Remained until March 17, 2007. Earliest record.
Sept 1, 2006Cheam Ridge, ChilliwackS. Olson 2006Two in alpine habitat. Firs fall record in checklist area.

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