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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 18, 2008 3:27 PM

    Post #4678434

    They're awful pics . . . anyone want to try to identify this one (all the same bird)?

    Resin

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    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 18, 2008 4:11 PM

    Post #4678611

    Sedge Warbler?

    And thanks for starting the new ID thread and also for ID'ing the Purple Finch on the previous thread.

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 18, 2008 5:35 PM

    Post #4678952

    Nope! Sedge Warblers live in dense vegetation (sedges, reeds, etc), not on the ground!

    Resin
    duckmother
    North Little Rock, AR (Zone 7b)

    March 18, 2008 5:44 PM

    Post #4678979

    Kind of looks like a house sparrow.
    f_chisolm
    Richland, MS (Zone 8b)

    March 18, 2008 7:14 PM

    Post #4679270

    I would say some kind of sparrow too. A member of the Family Emberizidae. The beak looks conical to me.

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 19, 2008 12:38 AM

    Post #4680361

    Quoting:A member of the Family Emberizidae

    Yep!
    claypa
    West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

    March 19, 2008 1:02 AM

    Post #4680470

    A female Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus?

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 19, 2008 9:11 AM

    Post #4681462

    Nope! Clue: found on both sides of the Atlantic
    OldNed
    Merritt Island, FL (Zone 10a)

    March 19, 2008 10:04 AM

    Post #4681495

    Lapland Longspur?

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 19, 2008 11:53 AM

    Post #4681629

    Yep, well, Lapland Bunting ;-)

    Resin
    gardenpom
    Melbourne, FL

    March 19, 2008 4:54 PM

    Post #4682614

    Just got this one and it is pretty far out. I can only guess some kind of crane? Sandhill?

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    OldNed
    Merritt Island, FL (Zone 10a)

    March 19, 2008 6:00 PM

    Post #4682842

    Anhinga
    gardenpom
    Melbourne, FL

    March 19, 2008 7:04 PM

    Post #4683072

    It looked like a larger bird, but you are probably right, thanks Ned.

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 21, 2008 10:30 PM

    Post #4692341

    Gee, they are starting to all look alike to me...who am I??



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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 21, 2008 11:29 PM

    Post #4692570

    Song Sparrow

    Resin

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 22, 2008 12:22 AM

    Post #4692762

    Gee sorry, he just looked so different...
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 22, 2008 9:07 PM

    Post #4695988

    Poor pic but I think it is an Eastern Phoebe.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 22, 2008 9:19 PM

    Post #4696031

    Yep, Eastern Phoebe

    Resin
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 22, 2008 10:25 PM

    Post #4696251

    Congratulations Rose!

    Sheila_FW

    Sheila_FW
    Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 22, 2008 10:39 PM

    Post #4696305

    Do I have a Indigo Bunting here?? I have never seen this bird before.

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    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 22, 2008 10:45 PM

    Post #4696329

    Hi Sheila,
    My guess would be a Blue Grosbeak with those brown wingbars and silvery beak.

    Resin will know for sure. He's beautiful; nice pic!

    http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Blue_Gr...

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 22, 2008 10:47 PM

    Post #4696333

    Yep. Bill is not large enough for Blue Grosbeak, which is the other possibility on plumage.

    Edit: to clarify, a first-summer bird (~10 months old), which is why it isn't all blue. Pelle's post wasn't there when I started my post!

    Resin


    This message was edited Mar 22, 2008 10:49 PM

    Sheila_FW

    Sheila_FW
    Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 22, 2008 10:58 PM

    Post #4696379

    So it is a young Indigo. Thanks both of you.
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 22, 2008 11:02 PM

    Post #4696387

    Thanks Resin.

    Congrats Sheila!

    This message was edited Mar 22, 2008 7:05 PM
    konkreteblond
    Burleson, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 23, 2008 12:03 AM

    Post #4696586

    Congrats Sheila!! Was that pic taken at your home?! I'm so excited for you if it was...and for me because that means they are in our area and I might see one some day!

    Sheila_FW

    Sheila_FW
    Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 23, 2008 12:48 AM

    Post #4696758

    Yes, the DH took it this week. He was describing it as having blue from the chin down the breast. I was surprised that it was something I hadn't seen before. I think I am going to enjoy his retirement. LOL!
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 23, 2008 2:10 AM

    Post #4697101

    Thanks Resin and Pelle!

    Congrats on the Indigo Bunting, he is beautiful. I am looking for them to arrive here one of these days...ain't spring great?!!

    Not sure what kind of hawk this is.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 23, 2008 9:39 AM

    Post #4698027

    Red-tailed Hawk

    Resin
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 23, 2008 10:03 AM

    Post #4698042

    Very nice pic Rose!!
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 23, 2008 12:00 PM

    Post #4698126

    Thanks Resin and Pelle!
    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    March 23, 2008 6:11 PM

    Post #4699352

    I need some help with the I.D. on this new bird. The best I could come up with was a female Yellow-rumped Warbler.

    #1

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    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    March 23, 2008 6:11 PM

    Post #4699353

    #2

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 23, 2008 6:15 PM

    Post #4699361

    Quoting:The best I could come up with was a female Yellow-rumped Warbler

    Exactly right!

    Resin
    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    March 23, 2008 6:21 PM

    Post #4699384

    Thanks Resin :-)

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 23, 2008 10:54 PM

    Post #4700241

    Why do I always have a bad pic to post here for ID's ???

    Anyway, who is this little mystery bird??

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    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 23, 2008 10:55 PM

    Post #4700243

    Maybe another Yellow rumped? Though it seemed a little large for one. pic #2



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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 23, 2008 11:20 PM

    Post #4700319

    Eastern Phoebe

    Resin
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 23, 2008 11:57 PM

    Post #4700483

    Congrats nanny!!
    PeeperKeeper
    Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 24, 2008 1:53 AM

    Post #4700936

    I believe this is a Black Chinned Hummer, but I didn't know if they should be in my area yet. The Ruby Throateds have been here a couple weeks, but he definitely doesn't have red on his throat. He is the first hummer I've seen and he's become a real regular already at the feeder on the front porch.

    Most of the time you can't see it, but at certain angles I could see a deep purple gorget. I tried for a while to get that angle with the sun to show his purple, but this was the best I could do.

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    PeeperKeeper
    Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 24, 2008 1:55 AM

    Post #4700942

    Here he is from the other side with the sun shining on him. I thought you'd be able to see the purple from this angle, but it doesn't show. I'm starting to wonder if I imagined it.

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    PeeperKeeper
    Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 24, 2008 1:56 AM

    Post #4700947

    and perched. He's kinda lazy, lol.

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    PeeperKeeper
    Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 24, 2008 2:02 AM

    Post #4700973

    And this was when he snuck up on me. I was standing still leaning against a post, focussed on the feeder, waiting for him (he tends to fly off if he sees me move, but if I'm still he'll come close) when I heard him at the hanging basket on the post right next to me. Then he went down to the ground to sip nectar from the salvia in the bed, then he went for these red verbena before I even had a chance to plant them!

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    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 24, 2008 2:05 AM

    Post #4700982

    Holy Moly!!!!! Thank you! Another new one for me!!
    angele

    March 24, 2008 2:34 AM

    Post #4701102

    You are on a roll Nanny!!! Congratulations!
    I'm leaving the hummer id to the experts PeeperKeeper but I think it is very unfair that I haven't seen one yet this year! :-)
    PeeperKeeper
    Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 24, 2008 4:01 AM

    Post #4701454

    nanny, that is exciting to have the Eastern Phoebe. Sorry I didn't say anything in my other posts. I was concentrating on making sure I put the right pics up of the hummer, but I'm excited for you! I also saw one of them for the first time on my camping trip, but didn't know what it was until Resin told me, lol.

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 24, 2008 10:30 AM

    Post #4701910

    Quoting:I believe this is a Black Chinned Hummer ... and perched. He's kinda lazy

    Yep, Black-chinned. The perched pic confirms it, you can see the wing shape, with a broad, rounded and slightly curved tip.

    Resin
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 24, 2008 11:38 AM

    Post #4701981

    Congratulations Peeper!!

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 24, 2008 1:56 PM

    Post #4702411

    Pepper no need to apologize or make a comment! lol
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 25, 2008 2:43 AM

    Post #4705899

    Clueless?

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    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 25, 2008 2:45 AM

    Post #4705914

    Here is another...and it's feet look deformed to me...wish the pic was better :0(

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 25, 2008 10:27 AM

    Post #4706642

    Female House Sparrow. Does look like it has a damaged foot.

    Resin
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    March 25, 2008 11:16 AM

    Post #4706703

    Thanks Resin...I usually know them but for some reason this one threw me.

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    March 26, 2008 5:31 PM

    Post #4712274

    Alert, alert. I have a new bird. She flew off too quick for me to get an ID.

    Looks like a female house finch, but with sort of mottled orange/gold coloring (not yellow).

    Thoughts???

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    March 26, 2008 6:39 PM

    Post #4712545

    It came back!!!

    See it looks like a male finch with just the wrong color!!!

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 26, 2008 6:41 PM

    Post #4712562

    Yep, yellow variant male House Finch

    Resin
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    March 26, 2008 11:25 PM

    Post #4713662

    This one is new to me and I cannot find it in my book. Probably looking in the wrong category.

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    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 26, 2008 11:27 PM

    Post #4713669

    Hi, Its a Dark-eyed Junco
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    March 26, 2008 11:30 PM

    Post #4713682

    First time I was one that I noticed.

    Thanks Pelle.

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    March 26, 2008 11:55 PM

    Post #4713785

    Some kind of Heron. I know that much...I think

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 27, 2008 12:01 AM

    Post #4713820

    Yep; Great Blue Heron

    Resin
    angele

    March 28, 2008 3:00 PM

    Post #4721346

    Can you please help me with this first sighting for me?
    I was thinking Pine Siskin but when I read, in Sibley's, the length of 5 inches I wasn't so sure anymore. I don't give as much weight to bird length as other determiners but this bird was bigger than a house sparrow. I am sure because there were some in the tree at the same time. Please note the hint of red on the face.
    Taken through my kitchen window about a half hour ago.
    Thanks so much for your help.

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    claypa
    West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

    March 28, 2008 3:12 PM

    Post #4721391

    That's a female red-winged blackbird - definitely larger than a siskin. I just started hearing and seeing them around here again a couple weeks ago.
    angele

    March 28, 2008 3:20 PM

    Post #4721420

    Thank you claypa! A first for me at home! I've spotted the males as we drive through the mountains but have never seen one near my home before.
    rntx22
    Houston, TX (Zone 9a)

    March 29, 2008 2:15 AM

    Post #4724057

    Does anyone know if there is any kind of guide that helps you identify hawks from underneath (as you typically see them flying overhead and not perched!!)
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    March 29, 2008 2:19 AM

    Post #4724080

    I don't know if there is a guide but there is a website.

    http://www.virtualbirder.com/vbirder/onLoc/onLocDirs/HAWK/ga...
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    March 31, 2008 10:36 PM

    Post #4737033

    looks like it's in the finch family.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    March 31, 2008 11:06 PM

    Post #4737134

    Same as 12 posts up! . . . yellow variant male House Finch

    Resin

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    March 31, 2008 11:12 PM

    Post #4737161

    Ooooo, freaky. AND, Adel and I use the same kind of Camera

    doo dooo do doooo

    Shan71
    Danvers, MA

    April 1, 2008 12:37 AM

    Post #4737574

    I'm assuming this is a Northern Mockingbird... but I'm not convinced.

    #1

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    Shan71
    Danvers, MA

    April 1, 2008 12:40 AM

    Post #4737589

    I'm used to them seeming almost cocky... this one seems edgy. Maybe it's the cold.

    The pics aren't that great.. thru a dirty window into the rain getting towards dusk.

    #2

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    Shan71
    Danvers, MA

    April 1, 2008 12:41 AM

    Post #4737600

    #3

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    peachespickett
    Huntington, AR

    April 1, 2008 12:42 AM

    Post #4737606

    RESIN-ATOR KILLS AGAIN!
    So many victims... from Plant ID to Bird ID...so many victims.
    JK! (
    peachespickett
    Huntington, AR

    April 1, 2008 12:43 AM

    Post #4737614

    I just come here to look... couldn't tell a Melanerpes from an Egretta if my life depended on it
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 1, 2008 12:49 AM

    Post #4737649

    Mrs_Ed...Do you think she made it from your place to mine in five days?...I missed your post somehow or I would have known what she was.
    claypa
    West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

    April 1, 2008 12:51 AM

    Post #4737664

    Shan71, that's definitely a mockingbird

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 1, 2008 12:53 AM

    Post #4737679

    Adel, hmmmmm, you know I have NOT seen my little yellow variant friend in several days!!


    Shan71
    Danvers, MA

    April 1, 2008 12:56 AM

    Post #4737699

    Thanks Claypa. That's a first for my yard. Do you think it is a young one? Is that why it looks different to me?
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 1, 2008 5:39 PM

    Post #4741150

    At first I thought this was an Immature White Crowned Sparrow but it looks "different". It was singing at the treetop!

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    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    April 1, 2008 6:55 PM

    Post #4741500

    Rose, I think that's what I've identified at my place as a Field Sparrow. I think they're really cute, the pink bill was the identifier for me, along with the white eye-ring. If you've got an I.D. book, check it out and see what you think.
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 1, 2008 9:06 PM

    Post #4742122

    I think you are right Sadie! I had checked my Stokes book but the color was wrong but after checking the Audubon Handbook it looks just like a Field Sparrow. He had such a lovely song...that is why I noticed him. Thanks for your help...that makes 2 new birds for me today! Also got some pics of the Eastern Towhee!! Yippee!! Does the fun never end?!!! LOL!
    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    April 1, 2008 10:30 PM

    Post #4742501

    I hope the fun doesn't ever end, I have so enjoyed bird watching!!! Congrats on the new birds!!
    angele

    April 1, 2008 11:54 PM

    Post #4742926

    I'm thinking this is a Chipping Sparrow. Am I thinking correctly? :-) Thanks for your help.

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    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 2, 2008 12:35 AM

    Post #4743101

    I think your thinking is correct.

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 2, 2008 3:28 PM

    Post #4745890

    Agree with Field Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow, respectively

    Resin
    angele

    April 2, 2008 4:00 PM

    Post #4746029

    Thank you Adel & Resin. The confirmation is much appreciated. I'm not very confident with new-to-me bird ids.
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 2, 2008 10:04 PM

    Post #4747383

    Thanks Resin for the confirmation...can you ID this one? It is probably a sparrow I should know but the more I see the more confused I become! Thanks!

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 2, 2008 10:43 PM

    Post #4747580

    Yep: Song Sparrow

    Resin
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 3, 2008 12:56 AM

    Post #4748250

    Thanks Resin...I never would have guessed! Those sparrows can look so different!

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 3, 2008 2:12 AM

    Post #4748676

    Boy, I know what you mean, Rose!!
    NM_Jane
    Las Cruces, NM

    April 4, 2008 5:17 AM

    Post #4754847

    Anybody know for sure what this little shorebird is? I thought it was a willet; but the beak seems a lot longer than that.

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 4, 2008 8:12 AM

    Post #4755121

    Wilson's Snipe (formerly treated as a subspecies of Common Snipe).

    Resin
    NM_Jane
    Las Cruces, NM

    April 4, 2008 10:35 AM

    Post #4755212

    Thanks Resin. This is another new one for me.
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    April 4, 2008 11:20 AM

    Post #4755264

    Congratulations Jane!!
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    April 4, 2008 3:18 PM

    Post #4756187

    Help the dummie out, please!

    Who is this?

    Thanks

    GG

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 4, 2008 3:19 PM

    Post #4756190

    White-throated Sparrow

    Resin
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    April 4, 2008 3:29 PM

    Post #4756250

    Thanks Resin.

    Is this also a white throated sparrow, or did this one get its beak into something? It looks larger than the previous one.

    Thanks,

    GG

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    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 4, 2008 3:56 PM

    Post #4756398

    Yep. Note the white eyebrow with a yellow spot at the front end on both of them.

    Resin
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    April 4, 2008 10:51 PM

    Post #4758201

    Thanks again.

    I'll put these pictures in my database.

    They are really a neat looking little bird.

    GG
    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    April 4, 2008 11:10 PM

    Post #4758271

    They are GG and they have that wonderful song I love!
    GrannyGrunt
    Mount Pleasant Mills, PA (Zone 5a)

    April 5, 2008 12:00 AM

    Post #4758506

    Yes, Pelle. That little yellow spot and the white eyebrow, so delicate.

    GG
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 5, 2008 12:45 AM

    Post #4758721

    This Rufous is trying out for the U.S.A. diving team for the next Olympics. He's doing the Hummer Swan Dive. (wrong thread...sorry about that)

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    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    April 5, 2008 1:21 AM

    Post #4758919

    Maybe still a little dizzy from the flight shots adel? :-) They can be dangerous to one when trying to follow birds especially the fast ones.

    Lovely pic!
    angele

    April 5, 2008 4:51 AM

    Post #4759677

    this bird struck me as being lanky, it is a little crouched down to get a drink in this photo

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    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 5, 2008 4:57 AM

    Post #4759694

    It looks like a Female Red-winged Blackbird to me.
    angele

    April 5, 2008 5:07 AM

    Post #4759727

    well don't I feel like a dope - already identified several posts above! Thank you dellrose.

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 5, 2008 10:47 PM

    Post #4762765

    Oh, don't feel like a dope angele. You hvae know idea how many times I have had House Finch Id'd! lol
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 6, 2008 1:13 AM

    Post #4763430

    Angele..it gets very confusing sometimes...it's just hard to tell them apart sometimes. I have a real problem with Song Sparrows!!
    angele

    April 6, 2008 2:08 AM

    Post #4763767

    heehee, I am really giggling at myself & do appreciate you all so much :-)
    hugs!

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 6, 2008 2:11 AM

    Post #4763791

    Hah, you should see me with the female house finches. "boy, that one looks a lot lighter, is there any yellow on it? could it be a siskin? I'm sure it must be different."
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:13 PM

    Post #4777428

    I think this is a lousy pic of a Pine Warbler! (I KNOW it's a lousy pic but not sure it's a Pine Warbler) LOL!

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    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:15 PM

    Post #4777437

    Here is another unknown from today.

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    pelletory
    Marlton, NJ

    April 8, 2008 9:17 PM

    Post #4777449

    Second one looks like a female Cowbird to me.

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:29 PM

    Post #4777482

    Chipping Sparrow?

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    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:29 PM

    Post #4777483

    Thanks Pelle...I've got enuf of them in the yard and they roost outside my bedroom window you'd thing I'd know that one! I saw her sneaking around in the woods and thought it was something exotic!! LOL!
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:30 PM

    Post #4777489

    That is a cute Chipping Sparrow Nanny! Don't you just love them?

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 8, 2008 9:33 PM

    Post #4777504

    Quoting:I think this is a lousy pic of a Pine Warbler!

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet!
    Quoting:Here is another unknown from today

    Yep, female Brown-headed Cowbird
    Quoting:Chipping Sparrow?

    Yep!

    Resin
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 9:36 PM

    Post #4777519

    Thanks Resin...I never even thought of Ruby Crowned Kinglet! didn't even know we had them in this area...another first for me!! Yippee!!

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 8, 2008 11:18 PM

    Post #4777952

    Hey Rose congratulations on the Ruby Crowned Kinglet!! We are supposed to have them here during migration and would love to spot one!!
    dellrose
    The Ozarks, MO (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 12:29 AM

    Post #4778279

    Thanks Nanny...I was huddled under a tree in the woods waiting for the Cuckoo to show but he never did!!

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 2:26 AM

    Post #4779069

    I'm not gonna comment on you being huddled under a tree in the woods waiting for the Cukoo... no siree! LOL

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 9, 2008 2:33 AM

    Post #4779114

    What? One cuckoo looking for another??? Is that what you weren't going to say?

    :D

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 2:37 AM

    Post #4779134

    :)

    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 9, 2008 2:41 AM

    Post #4779161

    We tease because we love…

    Nanny, Rose and Me… Three cuckoos in a tree…


    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 9, 2008 2:43 AM

    Post #4779182

    This time it's Gold. Resin confirmed that this was an adult Golden Eagle.

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    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 2:44 AM

    Post #4779191

    And your a poet and we didn't know it!

    I think we have another hijack here! LOL
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 9, 2008 2:45 AM

    Post #4779196

    It was cruising low to the ground near some oak trees. (with some Madrone mixed in)

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    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 9, 2008 2:47 AM

    Post #4779209

    I had to take long range shots in poor light so the pics aren't very good.

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    Mrs_Ed

    Mrs_Ed
    Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a)

    April 9, 2008 2:48 AM

    Post #4779216

    Sorry Nanny… I'm shutting up now. I'm not one to ramble on and on. Not like those bugs bunny cartoons where they can't shutup. Nope, that's not me. I know when I'm supposed to be quiet and go to bed. Yep. Never been one to have to be told twice. No sirreeeeeeeee.


    g'night.

    oops. one more thing. BEAUTIFUL eagle Adel!!!!

    This message was edited Apr 8, 2008 9:49 PM
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 9, 2008 2:48 AM

    Post #4779223

    As soon as the Eagle left this Turkey Vulture started cruising the same area.

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    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 2:55 AM

    Post #4779268

    adel, do you know you are on the ID thread???
    adelbertcat
    Klamath River, CA

    April 9, 2008 2:58 AM

    Post #4779286

    Nanny...I sure didn't til now. That's what happens when you have an advanced case of C.R.S.

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 3:02 AM

    Post #4779314

    ROTHLOL!! Trying not too since DH is in bed ...aaaaahhhh!

    Very cool about the eagle, though. Glad you finally got your Golden!

    This message was edited Apr 8, 2008 11:03 PM

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 11:53 AM

    Post #4780451

    I have started a new thread here http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/824813/
    sadie_mae
    Central, KY (Zone 6b)

    April 9, 2008 12:43 PM

    Post #4780634

    Here's the correct link ;-)

    http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/832470/

    nanny_56

    nanny_56
    Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b)

    April 9, 2008 2:33 PM

    Post #4781155

    OOPS! thought I might made a booboo I should have checked it!

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