Yes, Jeff, that’s the photo, taken at Oberi Rock in Kakadu NP. Labeled as a Satin Flycatcher but looks very much like a Leaden going by the chest demarcation line at least. Tom Tarrant has added a few more views of his flycatcher starting (when I last looked) at http://picasaweb.google.com/aviceda/Darwin#5510430706900015810 More front-on views which clearly … Read more

Hi I am involved with a Friends group in Melbourne who do regular bird counts as well as other environmental works. They have recently obtained a grant, part of which is for 3 pairs of binoculars (budget is $300 each but we can probably push it higher) so that their members can join in with … Read more

G’day Bob, I can’t access all of the references you quoted so you need to fill in the detail for us. The claimed Satin male on the bottom of page 332 of the photo index book is actually more likely a Leaden. Satin migrates to Cape York and PNG for winter, I wouldn’t think it … Read more

At about this time in the discussions about Myiagra flycatchers someone points to Graeme Chapman’s excellent article on the subject in Wingspan Vol 13 No 2 June 2003. So it looks like it is me this time. Also, check the photos in The Bird Observer Oct 2001 No 814. Also also, take note of what … Read more

G’day John, I think your stating the obvious about the distribution. Can you see anything about this bird that is wrong for Satin Flycatcher, I can’t. Uniform satin blue/black, drooped down sides to breast demarcation, no pale edges to secondaries and dark under surface of tail. It may not be the first record. Cheers Jeff.