Gray Flycatcher,  Empidonax wrightii

Number of accepted Gray Flycatcher records for Louisiana = 3 as of 25th Report of the LBRC (2022)  

Accepted Records

One in basic plumage (2008-02) from 24 Jan-18 Mar 2008, Bossier: SSE Benton at intersection Deen Point and Wyche roads; Terry Davis (ph), Jeff Trahan (ph) , Charles Lyon (ph only), Dave Patton (ph only), James L. Ingold (banded on 24 Feb; band no. 2440-11382, feathers deposited at LSUMNS, B-61498), Justin Bosler (ph), and Devin Bosler (ph); NAB62(2):48 (ph by Jeff Trahan) and 49. This represents the FIRST record for Louisiana.
 
Photo by Jeff Trahan

One (2011-058) from 17-18 November 2011, Vermilion: White Lake Wetland Conservation Area nature trail near S terminus of Hwy. 91, S of Gueydan; Michael A. Seymour (ph), Donna L. Dittmann (ph) and Steven W. Cardiff, and Jay V. Huner (ph). This is the second state record.


Photo and video by Michael Seymour

One immature (2019-006) on 26 January-10 February 2019, Plaquemines: Diamond, Diamond Park Recreation Area; J. V. Remsen (ph, video), Robert C. Dobbs (ph, audio), James W. Beck (ph). Reportedly first located by Michelle McLindon. This is the third state occurrence. Photo-documented reports in eBird to 22 March 2019 (see: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S54115480).

Photo by J. V. Remsen