A bird I have never seen before the Great Crested Flycatcher.

"The trees will hear, farther than winter,
over the town a coming of birds. 
What great wild hands will reach for them?
-and for all who are here when those wanders come?"

from Summer Will Rise
by William Stafford

It is always nice to see a new bird. However, getting a very good look and photos of a very impressive bird is a real treat. I initially thought this was a Western Kingbird but a friend, who is a real bird expert pointed out it was a Great Crested Flycatcher, wow. I was able to get some nice shots from the porch when it stopped by to inspect the other birds at the feeder. I am also amazed that there are still birds here we have not seen after spending a number if summers here.