Name That Birdie
Apr 22, 2015 10:35:44 #
infocus wrote:
Sorry Vicki, can't help with an ID but can tell you I think they are great shots, especially 2nd one IMHO. :thumbup:
Thanks for taking time to drop by and comment infocus. I appreciate it and am glad you liked that shot.
Apr 22, 2015 10:38:15 #
Judy1900 wrote:
All beautiful photos. Not sure about the ID though. The beak does look like a grosbeak but the bird doesn't look large enough, although difficult to tell without some perspective.
The mystery bird is about the same size (maybe a bit smaller) than a Towhee but bigger than a sparrow. Thanks for taking time to reply Judy. I appreciate it.
Apr 22, 2015 10:43:04 #
jwt wrote:
Hi Vickie, lovely shots! I think I found your bird; I believe it's a type of Grosbeak; here is the link I found it in. http://www.google.com/search?q=grosbeaks+birds&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=895&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=lH03VbflJsyyggTl8IHABA&ved=0CF0Q7Ak
Thank you Jim. I appreciate the link and your kind reply.
Apr 22, 2015 10:44:28 #
Tiny Tim wrote:
Once again, these are nice shots, Vicki. I'm fairly certain the questionable bird is a young, female Black-headed Grosbeak. I just saw that there had been several other replies since I last looked at your last post. Oh well, at least it looks like we're all on the same page. :D
That's what I'm guessing, too. Thanks for taking time for the ID and the comments Tim.
Apr 22, 2015 10:46:02 #
prcb1949 wrote:
vicksart - I think you nailed it - its an adult female !
Thank you prcb. I think one of my photos shows the male, but I didn't like the shot well enough to post.
Apr 22, 2015 10:47:47 #
Marilyng wrote:
Great photos & your mystery bird looks like a chipping sparrow to me!
Thanks for taking time to look and comment Marilyng. I really appreciate it.
Apr 22, 2015 10:48:45 #
Gerald Harlow wrote:
Very nice set vicksart.
Many thanks for the kind reply Gerald. I really appreciate it.
Apr 22, 2015 12:10:29 #
vicksart wrote:
The first two shots are the mystery bird which I hope someone can ID since I'm usually wrong. The sparrow and female oriole are included since they are all different from what I've been shooting (Golden Crowned Sparrows and Hummingbirds).
Nice images...fairly certain the first two are female Black-Headed Grosbeaks :thumbup:
Apr 22, 2015 12:20:20 #
Apr 22, 2015 12:25:18 #
hb3 wrote:
Nice images...fairly certain the first two are female Black-Headed Grosbeaks :thumbup:
Thank you hb3. I appreciate the time you've taken to look and post and ID.
Apr 22, 2015 12:26:07 #
birder wrote:
And, you are correct||
Thanks for stopping by and confirming the ID birder. I appreciate it.
Apr 22, 2015 13:46:51 #
vicksart wrote:
The first two shots are the mystery bird which I hope someone can ID since I'm usually wrong. The sparrow and female oriole are included since they are all different from what I've been shooting (Golden Crowned Sparrows and Hummingbirds).
I can safety say it IS a bird. LOL. but your shot of it is excellent, vickie.
Rich
Apr 22, 2015 15:12:11 #
Rich2236 wrote:
I can safety say it IS a bird. LOL. but your shot of it is excellent, vickie.
Rich
Rich
Well, that's a start and a compliment that you were able to recognize it. LOL. Thanks for looking and the kind reply Rich.
Apr 22, 2015 15:13:52 #
vicksart wrote:
The first two shots are the mystery bird which I hope someone can ID since I'm usually wrong. The sparrow and female oriole are included since they are all different from what I've been shooting (Golden Crowned Sparrows and Hummingbirds).
Impressive photos vicksart.
I was wavering between Black-headed and Rose-breasted Grosbeak; the dark bill says Black-headed.
The bill on Rose-breasted would be lighter.
Compare, take note in bill coloration.
Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Apr 22, 2015 15:27:35 #
A. J. wrote:
Impressive photos vicksart.
I was wavering between Black-headed and Rose-breasted Grosbeak; the dark bill says Black-headed.
The bill on Rose-breasted would be lighter.
Compare, take note in bill coloration.
I was wavering between Black-headed and Rose-breasted Grosbeak; the dark bill says Black-headed.
The bill on Rose-breasted would be lighter.
Compare, take note in bill coloration.
That's helpful. Thanks for the ID shot and the kind reply A.J.
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