Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus Apr–Sep

As soon as the weather gets warm this bird starts up its loud call, adding a cheerful note to the chorus of the summer. It produces a repeated upward wheeeeeeeeep or a more rapid whit-whit-whit-whit. They like to stay higher up in the tree canopy than other flycatchers, which gives them more range to hunt for insects. Instead of building a nest, they take advantage of existing tree cavities and other sheltered spots.