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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 15, 2008
10:57 AM Post #4541518
| Starting vol. 5 as vol. 4 had hit over 150 posts
I know the answer to this one, but anyone else, have a go!
Resin
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 15, 2008
11:00 AM Post #4541530
| Thanks for starting the new thread Resin. |
OldNed
Merritt Island, FL
(Zone 10a)
February 15, 2008
11:05 AM Post #4541555
| Linnet? |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
2:16 PM Post #4542461
| ???
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 15, 2008
3:14 PM Post #4542763
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Nope!
Female House Finch
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 15, 2008
4:44 PM Post #4543105
| I wished the pic. is a little bit clearer. Hope you can help I.D. my 'lil friend. 
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 15, 2008
4:45 PM Post #4543112
| Same one. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 15, 2008
5:05 PM Post #4543219
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| Quoted: | | I wished the pic. is a little bit clearer |
So do I !! ;-)
Best guess is House Finch again, but I fear this one may have to remain a UFO (Unidentified Feathered Object)
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 15, 2008
5:07 PM Post #4543233
| UFO it is! LOL, I'll try better next time. :) |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
5:53 PM Post #4543378
| I thought so :( |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
9:17 PM Post #4544131
| Brown-headed Cowbird? Just want to make sure before I turn in my list for the Back Yard Birdcount.
Thanks,
Rose
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 15, 2008
9:29 PM Post #4544165
| Yes, that's a Cowbird Rose. Here's one from me. It has the same colors as my Great-Crested Flycatcher, but no crest.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 15, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4544175
| Back-side. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 15, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4544179
| Eastern Phoebe
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 15, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4544187
| I knew I had seen this before...I had it for an ID a few months ago...but forgot...thanks. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 15, 2008
9:37 PM Post #4544208
| Yes Rose yours is a Brown-headed Cowbird (male). |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
9:39 PM Post #4544216
| Thanks Pelle...Just wanted to be positive!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 15, 2008
9:44 PM Post #4544237
| Resin- Reed Warbler? |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
9:52 PM Post #4544275
| Here is another I'm trying to positively ID. I did not realize there was a Carolina Chickadee...I always thought this was a Black Capped Chickadee. Here is a link showing the two and I will post 2 pics. Need this for the count. Thanks for your help...http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/chickadeeIDtable.htm 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
9:53 PM Post #4544278
| Well my link didn't work...will try again [HYPERLINK@www.birds.cornell.edu] |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
9:55 PM Post #4544286
| Here's another pic. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 15, 2008
10:49 PM Post #4544480
| Here is the Carolina Chickadees range map.
[HYPERLINK@content.ornith.cornell.edu]
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
11:11 PM Post #4544567
| Hi Pelle, The reason I questioned it was because when I submitted Black Capped on the bird count it was questioned. I am in South West Mo and according to the range map the Carolina is here year round. The Black Capped is north of where I am located. On the link I have above if you scroll down a bit it has a larger map showing the range. I am located about 100 miles north of Ark. Gee...I'm getting too confused...they look alike to me!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 15, 2008
11:38 PM Post #4544692
| Oh gosh I was in the wrong state sorry,lol.
You really can't tell them apart so don't feel bad plus I've read they breed w/ one another where their ranges overlap so... The Carolina are slightly smaller with duller colors.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 15, 2008
11:45 PM Post #4544716
| Thanks Pelle, I listed them as Carolina Chicadees mainly based on their tiny size and their call . I think I will try and send a pic to them and see if they can tell the dif. I appreciate all your help,
Clueless in Conway! |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 16, 2008
2:39 AM Post #4545128
| Yellow Finch? Do you think the culmen is too straight for this to be the yellow house finch? 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 16, 2008
2:45 AM Post #4545137
| PS.. Sibley's says the yellow variant is extremely rare in Purple & Cassin's |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
6:50 AM Post #4545254
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| Quoted: | | Resin- Reed Warbler? |
Sorry, no!
| Quoted: | | Here is another I'm trying to positively ID. I did not realize there was a Carolina Chickadee |
I'd agree with Carolina Chickadee too.
| Quoted: | | Do you think the culmen is too straight for this to be the yellow house finch? |
Looks OK for House Finch to me, the pattern of yellow is also the same as the pattern of red in a normal one.
Resin
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
9:09 AM Post #4545394
| Thanks Pelle and Resin. Carolina Chickadee was reported. It is really funny there are usually 3 of them in the front yard but have never seen one in the back yard!! Quick little bird and just so cute! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 16, 2008
10:20 AM Post #4545568
| Resin,female House Sparrow. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
10:31 AM Post #4545608
| Nope, no-one has even hit the right family yet! ;-)
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
11:04 AM Post #4545726
| Sooo, this little on is probably a Carolina Instead of a Black-capped too?! I will need to correct my list I guess! 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 16, 2008
11:37 AM Post #4545952
| oh you tease, Resin.
With that hump, I'd say some sort of grouse. Female Spruce? |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
12:31 PM Post #4546198
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| Quoted: | | Sooo, this little one is probably a Carolina Instead of a Black-capped too?! |
Yep, Carolina. You are just immediately south of the border between the two; go two counties to the north, and you'll get Black-capped.
| Quoted: | | With that hump, I'd say some sort of grouse |
Nope!
Resin
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 16, 2008
12:32 PM Post #4546208
| rats!!!!! |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
12:35 PM Post #4546220
| Nope, not a rat either ;-))
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
12:37 PM Post #4546223
| Resin...is it a Female Red-wing Blackbird? |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
12:51 PM Post #4546284
| Nope!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 16, 2008
12:51 PM Post #4546287
| European species? |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
12:51 PM Post #4546291
| Yep
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
12:54 PM Post #4546309
| Grrrrrr! LOL! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 16, 2008
1:00 PM Post #4546323
| Remember we have this site in the Sticky to look up birds from most of Europe.
[HYPERLINK@www.rspb.org.uk] |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
1:01 PM Post #4546327
| Is it a Lark? |
irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
February 16, 2008
1:08 PM Post #4546351
| Just to report a bird on feeder this morning. No picture, Carolina Wren. Didn't realize they were up here. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 16, 2008
1:22 PM Post #4546395
| Have you checked into House or Winter Wren iris?
[HYPERLINK@www.birds.cornell.edu]
[HYPERLINK@www.birds.cornell.edu]
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
2:44 PM Post #4546721
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Yep! Short-toed Lark
| Quoted: | | Just to report a bird on feeder this morning. No picture, Carolina Wren. Didn't realize they were up here |
Sibley maps Carolina Wren breeding up to approx Boston and scattered records up to Maine and even one or two records in Nova Scotia; I've also read they're slowly expanding north with milder winters. So a good record, but perhaps not too surprising.
Resin
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
3:15 PM Post #4546829
| Hooray...I win!! What is my prize? LOL! |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 16, 2008
3:57 PM Post #4546979
| Congratulations dellrose! Your prize is you get to help me with this one :-) I'm hoping it is a new one for me and that I am not being forgetful or blind in one eye and can't see out of the other, lol
This was taken on maximum zoom and is the only shot I got
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 16, 2008
4:29 PM Post #4547112
| Gosh Angele...I am not very good at I D-ing! That is sure a cute little bird though...reminds me of an immature Warbler but better let the experts decide! |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 16, 2008
4:36 PM Post #4547141
| lol, dellrose, me too!
I was thinking Audubon's Warbler which would not be a new bird for me but I was hoping it might be something else. Always want to add a new bird to my list. :-) |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 16, 2008
4:54 PM Post #4547217
| Not sure what to make of that one! Not Audubon's, as it has a grey rump, no yellow visible (if there, I think it would be showing given the wing position)
Resin
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 16, 2008
8:41 PM Post #4548137
| Ah Resin, Your stuck, shock shock!!!
Congrats Dellrose.
Well this should be easy for you but hard for me, Got this from my sister. Is it,Purple Finch or house finch?
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 16, 2008
8:44 PM Post #4548152
| I want to know about these one too. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 16, 2008
9:24 PM Post #4548328
| burn, Purple Finch,female has the white eyebrow.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 16, 2008
10:37 PM Post #4548648
| So these 2 are a pair of purple finch? The white eyebrow is female, how do you tell from the males house finch and purple finch? Don't they both have red? I need to be taught, what to look for. Thanks Pelle |
rntx22
Deer Park, TX
(Zone 9a)
February 17, 2008
12:53 AM Post #4549134
| Angele, that looks a lot like a female yellow rumped warbler - myrtle form. Check out the cornell link:
[HYPERLINK@www.birds.cornell.edu] |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 17, 2008
5:24 AM Post #4549413
| Sorry I was just talking of the first pic burn. |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 17, 2008
12:55 PM Post #4550426
| No problem Pelle , thanks for the ID of the first one. The birds are coming pretty regular today, probably because of more snow, I even had the Downy Woodpecker come, quite a few time. He has been on vacation for the pass few weeks. :) |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 17, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4552491
| Here's one from today. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 17, 2008
9:34 PM Post #4552502
| Cormorant? 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 17, 2008
9:44 PM Post #4552582
| From earlier: Thanks rntx22, I thought so too :-) |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 18, 2008
5:16 AM Post #4554176
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| Quoted: | | Here's one from today |
Palm Warbler
Yep; Double-crested
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 18, 2008
7:10 AM Post #4554247
| When I spotted the bird I thought it was just my normal yellow-rumped Warbler and almost deleted the pic...when I put it on my computer I realized it had a lot more yellow. Thanks Resin.
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 18, 2008
9:55 AM Post #4554618
| Is this a titmouse? 
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 18, 2008
9:56 AM Post #4554626
| Ahh! It has gotta be another "UFO"! I need a better camera!
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 18, 2008
9:58 AM Post #4554633
| The same bird diving for seeds in the feeder below... 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 18, 2008
5:07 PM Post #4556567
| Yep, another UFO ;-)
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
12:16 PM Post #4559904
| I was afraid of that. lol.
Ok, Resin, I tried to do better. Are these downy wp, and red bellied wp? I found them all at once! How about that?
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 19, 2008
12:23 PM Post #4559940
| Yep, Red-bellied above, Downy below.
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
12:27 PM Post #4559956
| Thanks Resin;
Bluebird finds the birdhouse?
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
12:41 PM Post #4559993
| Yes! Congrats! |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
12:44 PM Post #4560007
| pelle; thanks so much. I had the feeder for the longest, never seen them there. Then you advised that I move the feeder to low ground area. And there it was! This is my first time seeing bluebird out there since we moved the bird house. Wooohooooo! Gotta run and get some wormmeals.
☺☼♪♫☺ |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
12:53 PM Post #4560035
| Congrats Lily!!! I'm setting mine up today!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
1:55 PM Post #4560291
| Bald Eagle? 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 19, 2008
1:57 PM Post #4560301
| Yep, Bald Eagle
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
2:40 PM Post #4560455
| Thanks Rose, I'm so pleased to have found the delight. Thanks to Pelle and Resin and others that share the joy of birding. :-) |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
3:05 PM Post #4560532
| Lily, congrats on the bluebird!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
3:40 PM Post #4560649
| Congratulations dellrose!!! |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
3:45 PM Post #4560663
| Thanks Nanny, I've discovered so many more birds. I've been trying to catch a picture of a titmouse, but the 'lil one is too fast for me. And many more that I don't yet know the names of.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
4:59 PM Post #4560974
| Thanks Pelle, I've been telling everyone that the baldies fly over all the time...now maybe they will believe me!!
And thank you Resin for the ID!!
Edited to thank Resin!!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2008
5:22 PM Post #4561044
| I'm pretty certain that this is an immature eagle, given the area where I was today, but wanted to check with the experts. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 19, 2008
6:01 PM Post #4561185
| Yep, young Bald Eagle, probably first winter
Resin
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 19, 2008
6:12 PM Post #4561226
| Congrats Mrs Ed...this must be the day for Bald Eagles!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
6:20 PM Post #4561256
| Congrats Mrs Ed!!! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2008
6:22 PM Post #4561271
| Well thanks. We have 3 in the area where we live, but I ventured about 30 miles west to the Mississippi where there were 22 reported during the bird count.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
6:27 PM Post #4561289
| Very good!!! Way to pay attention to the tallies and locations of the GBBC!! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 19, 2008
6:55 PM Post #4561412
| Pelle, I think that checking out the local tally is the most fun of the whole thing! 4 people from out town participated. I was surprised to see a Red Breasted Nuthatch in the count for us. They should come to MY yard!!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
7:02 PM Post #4561446
| I just noticed there were 2 Bald Eagles reported twice in Marlton; I'm sure it was at the large lake we were at that day because thats where we've been hearing about them being. |
swampfire
Palatine, IL
February 19, 2008
7:33 PM Post #4561550
| I have a question..anybody... I'm sure I saw a Snowy Owl in my Pin oak 2 nights ago. This is where all my birdfeeder are. Mice and shrews make paths under the snow and I have 2 opossums that visit nightly, so lots of activity. I live in Palatine , IL..has anyone seen them in this area? Or am I crazy? |
pford1854
Marion, AR
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
7:33 PM Post #4561551
| My son was in the back yard, and came running around to the front of the house telling me there was a hawk on the fence. I grabbed my camera, and looked out the back door, but it quickly spotted me. It seemed real 'antzy' and seemed ready to go. I took this shot, (photo is blown up and touched up slightly) then I slid the door open, and it jumped into my Rose-of-Sharon bush, and grabbed a sparrow and took off.
What kind of hawk am I?
thanks in advance...
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
7:38 PM Post #4561578
| Looks like a Coopers Hawk to me. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
7:42 PM Post #4561602
| "...grabbed a sparrow" a meanny! I found one baby hawk perched on my pond's bridge over the early Fall. DH put up a net to deter 'em from the kois. I'd rather watch them from a distance. lol. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 19, 2008
8:09 PM Post #4561716
| Cooper's for me too
Resin
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pford1854
Marion, AR
(Zone 7b)
February 19, 2008
10:46 PM Post #4562498
| Pelle -- thanks for the ID. I've spent some time Googling the Cooper's Hawk and I think you're right.
Although, my hawk is smaller than other pictures that I've seen, but I still agree.
We've had at least two different hawks through my back yard lately.
I think the other haw I've had is a much larger Red-Shouldered, or Red-tailed Hawk.
Kim -- Yes, it quickly grabbed a sparrow, and took off with it. I may get yelled at, but those hawks can have all the sparrows that they can grab. The sparrows are obviously abundant for a reason... uh-oh, I hope I'm not fixing to get bombarded by Hate Dmail. :^) I'm like you though, I wouldn't want them grabbing my little fishes either -- especially since they are not free like the sparrows. :^) As long as the hawks don't start grabbing my Cardinals then they're fine with me.
Resin -- thanks again for your second opinion |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 19, 2008
10:54 PM Post #4562554
| No don't worry about getting yelled at by anyone. Its just nature taking place them getting small birds. :-)
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4564106
| There isn't gonna be any yelling from me, if anything I'd cry. Help me I.D. this visitor please. 
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
February 20, 2008
12:14 PM Post #4564374
| purple finch? |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
12:17 PM Post #4564384
| Thanks Iris. I'm so excited as I'm learning more about all the different visitors to the new bird feeders. :-) |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 20, 2008
1:47 PM Post #4564744
| Purple Finch for me too
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
1:53 PM Post #4564760
| Thanks Resin. :-) |
creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
3:56 PM Post #4565174
| Ok, I think this is an immature Cooper's Hawk? It has yellow eyes which only the young have. Am I right? All my birds suddenly vanished and this guy came along briefly. Sorry for the lousy pictures but I was excited and wanted to get the pictures as fast as I could. 
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
3:57 PM Post #4565177
| #2 
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
3:59 PM Post #4565184
| #3 This was is really lousy, but it shows how long the tail was. This is the first hawk I have had who actually landed on the deck. :o 
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
4:00 PM Post #4565187
| Last one- in the tree. Sorry for the bad pics! 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 20, 2008
4:14 PM Post #4565240
| Oh my, he/she is so cute. what a tiny one.
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
4:23 PM Post #4565272
| Another reason besides the yellow eyes that I think's it's immature. He wasn't all that big. He was flying through the tree branches where I could hardly see him and thought he was a crow at first. These are my first hawk pictures. :-) Wish they had been better. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 20, 2008
4:28 PM Post #4565291
| Looks like the coopers that Resin and pelle identified for me. Yes, Juv.
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 20, 2008
6:30 PM Post #4565646
| Well, I guess I will call it a Cooper's Hawk then, unless anyone has any objections? |
NM_Jane
Las Cruces, NM
February 20, 2008
6:50 PM Post #4565740
| This is a new one for me that I can't ID. I was leaning toward a Junco since it was about the same size and body shape. On the other hand all of the Junco variations seem to have a pinkish bill. intstead of gray/black like this one. 
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NM_Jane
Las Cruces, NM
February 20, 2008
6:51 PM Post #4565744
| Here's another shot of the same bird. It's not very good; but at least it shows the wing and tail feathers. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 20, 2008
7:23 PM Post #4565892
| Definitely not a Junco; let me look around. |
irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
February 20, 2008
8:07 PM Post #4566057
| western bird so not familiar here. |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
9:15 PM Post #4566309
| What do you think about a Canyon Towhee Jane? They have a reddish crown and eye-ring and a necklace of dark spots. (Pipilo fuscus) |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 20, 2008
9:23 PM Post #4566335
| LOL,I D mailed her but she has responded yet.
I was thinking juvenile Canyon Towhee. |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
9:32 PM Post #4566378
| That makes me feel better! I'm not an expert but I like to play :-) honing my skills. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 20, 2008
9:39 PM Post #4566407
| I'm just concerned about the size and thats what I D mailed her about. |
NM_Jane
Las Cruces, NM
February 20, 2008
10:06 PM Post #4566552
| Angele & Pelle,
Thanks for your help on IDing this bird. I think Angele nailed it with canyon towhee. It was about 7-8" (just a bit smaller than a robin).
Jane |
angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
February 20, 2008
10:35 PM Post #4566685
| hopefully I will recognize one if I see one in person now.. Jane you can send it north if you want :-) |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 21, 2008
6:38 AM Post #4567628
| Canyon Towhee for me too.
Creekwalker's hawk looks most like Sharp-shinned to me, with its thin legs, rounded head, broad and untidy flank marks (not neat streaking), and dainty bill. Size judgement ("crow-sized") can always be very tricky, so I'd not give it too much reliance.
Resin
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creekwalker
Cole Camp, MO
February 21, 2008
10:53 AM Post #4568255
| Thanks Resin. That's what I will call it then. :-) |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 21, 2008
5:47 PM Post #4569738
| This little duck was at Bass Pro Shop and at first I thought it was plastic. It was very cute but don't know what it is.
Thank You,
Rose
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 21, 2008
5:50 PM Post #4569747
| These two were there also. I don't know if their eyes are red or if that is from the flash I used! 
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Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK
(Zone 4a)
February 21, 2008
6:29 PM Post #4569851
| Dellrose, the first one is a Ruddy Duck, the 2nd. shot is of two Wood Ducks.
Gary |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
February 21, 2008
7:40 PM Post #4570118
| Thank you Gary, I hope to see them someday in their natural habitat.
Rose |
tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
February 21, 2008
8:49 PM Post #4570348
| Last week a Golden Eagle was reported at a local pond. I stopped by there today and saw this. I thought it to be an immature Bald.
Sorry the pix is so fried, bit it was a very grey day here, and w/o editing there was just a silhouette.
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 21, 2008
8:53 PM Post #4570370
| You're right, that's an immature Bald Eagle.
Whether it is the same bird as was reported, or a different one, hard to know!
Resin
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sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 21, 2008
9:04 PM Post #4570431
| I need confirmation on these 2 birds, please. I think I've got it figure out but need expert advise :-)
Song Sparrow ?
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sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 21, 2008
9:05 PM Post #4570436
| Fox Sparrow ?
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
February 21, 2008
9:06 PM Post #4570439
| Thanks, Resin. |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 21, 2008
9:24 PM Post #4570517
| I think these are Snow Bunting, am I right? 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 22, 2008
6:27 AM Post #4571954
| Song Sparrow ?
Fox Sparrow ?
I think these are Snow Bunting, am I right?
Yes to all three
Resin
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sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 22, 2008
7:14 AM Post #4571993
| Thanks Resin! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
February 22, 2008
10:11 AM Post #4572396
| Thank you Resin, glad I was able to take a picture of them. They are so fast. I would have like to see them closer. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 23, 2008
2:24 PM Post #4577909
| Is this a gold finch? She/he looks much bigger than most finches I've seen in the garden. 
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 23, 2008
2:26 PM Post #4577914
| Zoomed in a little closer... 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 23, 2008
2:30 PM Post #4577928
| Yep, American Goldfinch
Resin
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 23, 2008
2:42 PM Post #4577956
| We've just acquired another birdhouse, could anyone help me determine how far from the bluebird's house should I hang this for others?
Thanks Resin for the confirmation on my cutie A. finch. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 23, 2008
2:55 PM Post #4578013
| Hi Lily, I'd say at least 50 ft. apart. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 23, 2008
3:02 PM Post #4578043
| Thank you, Pelle, will do. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 24, 2008
11:52 AM Post #4581675
| Please I.D. this pair of visitors to my garden. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 24, 2008
12:12 PM Post #4581757
| Hi Lily, The bottom one looks like a White -breasted Nuthatch; can't see the other. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 24, 2008
12:17 PM Post #4581778
| Thank you, Pelle, Please be patient with me. I'm in search of a better camera, hopefully I'll be able to post better pics. soon in the near future. :-)
The two birds were identical as I observed them. They were peacefully sharing the food, no fighting noticed. Cute 'lil ones. They're both about the same size. Slightly bigger than that of finches. :-) |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
February 24, 2008
12:34 PM Post #4581854
| I'm sorry ; I see the top one now. Yes their both White-breasted Nuthatch,looks like the females at the top.
Their a great little bird, very friendly. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 24, 2008
2:40 PM Post #4582361
| Yes, have fun watching the nuthatches run down the tree. I also love to see them get a peanut in their mouth and fly off with it. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
February 24, 2008
2:46 PM Post #4582390
| I'm in for a treat! To watch those nuthatches doing the acrobatic runs. lol. Thanks Mrs_Ed.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 24, 2008
2:49 PM Post #4582400
| Yes you are. they are one of my favorites.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2008
1:49 PM Post #4586601
| Not sure who this little one is for sure.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2008
1:50 PM Post #4586602
| second pic
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NM_Jane
Las Cruces, NM
February 25, 2008
2:17 PM Post #4586697
| Nanny ... looks like a white-crowned sparrow to me. Here's a closer shot of one. 
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sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 25, 2008
2:21 PM Post #4586709
| Nanny ~ I think the one facing the camera in the 2nd pic is a White-throated sparrow.
[HYPERLINK@www.birds.cornell.edu]
Enlarge your picture and see if you can detect the yellow markings in front of it's eyes. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
February 25, 2008
2:36 PM Post #4586771
| Agree with White-throated Sparrow
Resin
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
February 25, 2008
11:18 PM Post #4588923
| Yep it has the yellow markings in front of the eyes. When I first spotted it I thought it was a White Crowned Sparrow, until I got closer.We had those last year and I am familiar with what it looks like. So i get to add a new bird to the list!
Thank you all very much! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
February 26, 2008
6:25 PM Post #4592310
| I don't know if you even want to try to ID a bird without a photo, but here is the info:
At one of the basket feeders, quickly left. Slight build. Brown and white - sparrowish coloring - long, narrow, pointed beak. The beak is what caught my attention. I have looked in this list: [HYPERLINK@www.holoweb.com] but didn't find a match. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 26, 2008
7:07 PM Post #4592459
| Sybil, did you try [HYPERLINK@www.whatbird.com]
I know they have that thing where you enter in the info you know and see what the results are.
Edited: I went through and came up with Black and White warbler! LOL. not quite brown… oh well, you try!!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
February 26, 2008
7:13 PM Post #4592485
| Sybil, it wasn't a brown creeper was it? I've never seen them at a feeder, but who knows. |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
February 26, 2008
7:14 PM Post #4592497
| I will check out the link. I have a Brown Creeper that comes to the peanut feeder. I thought about that but I remembered it having more of a curved beak. However, that is a strong possibility. |
Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK
(Zone 4a)
February 27, 2008
12:23 AM Post #4594428
| This volume is getting too long, so I started volume 6.
This hyperlink will take you to volume 6.
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Gary |
