Eastern Phoebe collecting mud for nest in yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Ash-throated Flycatcher in early January. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Acadian Flycatcher nest site selections over past years in my yard:
Sweet Pepperbush (year 2000 only) Slide scan.
Red Maple (year 2008 only)
American Beech (year 2011 only)
American Holly (21 of 24 nests, years 2000-2011)

Acadian Flycatcher constructing her nest. Four of the seven days it took to complete.

Acadian Flycatcher laying an egg. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Great Crested Flycatcher with a great crest. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Great Crested Flycatcher in Little Compton. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Great Crested Flycatcher with odonate in Little Compton. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Eastern Phoebe in yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Great Crested Flycatcher in Little Compton. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Least Flycatcher in Maine. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Acadian Flycatcher nestlings in yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Acadian Flycatcher building nest, late May, in yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Acadian Flycatcher building nest, late May, in yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Acadian Flycatcher in Little Compton yard. Photo by Geoff Dennis.

Willow Flycatcher, Little Compton. Photo by Geoff Dennis.