Spring 2009 Bird ID Thread.

the rain kept me inside today so here's a few from last week.

Mike

I'd say you have a nice looking juvi redtailed hawk.

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western scrub jay

Here's one from today. I'm still not seeing much, this bird liked to stay in the thick stuff and never gave me a real clear shot.

Mike

It's always cool to see a fox sparrow!

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looks like a female brown-headed cowbird.. they just started arriving on the east coast again.

Thanks .............. Cowbirds, Redwing Blackbirds and Grackles invaded my feeders yesterday and emptied all 4 with in minutes, there had to be a hundred birds. They move like a swarm. However they did not touch the suet feeders

I saw this before on the site but forgot the name and I can not find it in any of my bird books
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that's a house finch.

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Finally have a chance to jump in... :)

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Originally Posted by Mahopac

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Female house sparrow.

Really really poor quality shot of a really really FAST bird. Is this a Swallow?

Kristine

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Originally Posted by SARtech

Really really poor quality shot of a really really FAST bird. Is this a Swallow?

Kristine

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Yes, it is. Should be a tree swallow.

The good thing about swallows is they spend a lot of time in the air. The bad thing about them is they are small and fly erratically. Personally I don't think they fly really that fast.

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Originally Posted by paulnj

I'd say you have a nice looking juvi redtailed hawk.

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Indeed ! Really nice !

That is indeed a tree swallow. I have a tough time getting them too, don't feel bad.

Hey experts! What would be the best way to get a good shot of these guys? I think they are so pretty. Less telephoto and hope they come closer? (This shot was with my zoom at 300mm)

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Hey experts! What would be the best way to get a good shot of these guys? I think they are so pretty. Less telephoto and hope they come closer? (This shot was with my zoom at 300mm)

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Fast and accurate Auto focus or good Manual focus skills is the most important. From there you will need to practice tracking your subject. Panning with your subject isn't easy, but practice makes perfect so they say.

Most importantly... luck :D

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Originally Posted by SARtech

Hey experts! What would be the best way to get a good shot of these guys? I think they are so pretty. Less telephoto and hope they come closer? (This shot was with my zoom at 300mm)

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. . . maybe a little popcorn to lure them closer. :D
Oops, you must mean the Swallows - I thought you were talking about the Canada Geese.
Maybe see where they all fly to, or are nesting, and a better oportunity may be available ?

. . . two easy ones, at the feeder today.
The males are just starting to molt, and pick up thier bright yellow colour.

gold finches :D I heard a few this week.. spring is here....

. . . another easy one spotted today - her mate was close, but camera shy ! :)

hmmm.... female cardinal :)

Grackle ?
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