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Rare Taiga Flycatcher Spotted in Vancouver After 25 Years

12/29/2025

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A taiga flycatcher was spotted in Vancouver, Canada, after birder Ethan Moon discovered it on Christmas Day.
The last North American record for the species was in California in 2006.
Bird migration expert Mason Maron says unusual weather patterns may have brought the bird.
Quentin Brown (local birder) notes Vancouver's lack of snow could contribute to its presence.
The sighting is a significant find, once every 25 years in Canada.

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A taiga flycatcher was spotted in Vancouver, Canada, after birder Ethan Moon discovered it on Christmas Day.
The last North American record for the species was in California in 2006.
Bird migration expert Mason Maron says unusual weather patterns may have brought the bird.
Quentin Brown (local birder) notes Vancouver's lack of snow could contribute to its presence.
The sighting is a significant find, once every 25 years in Canada.