Bird ID, please
Feb 21, 2013 10:23:15 #
We were in Churchill, Canada photographing polar bears and this bird flew by , no one on board could Id it, any ideas?
in flight
under belly
1st photo with original
Feb 21, 2013 10:32:25 #
If you repost and check the "store original" box then we can get a closer look and maybe offer some solutions. Nothing to see from these small thumbnail views on here.
Feb 21, 2013 10:34:36 #
I see you did that now with the first pic. But I cannot tell what it is from that one, maybe someone else will recognize it.
Feb 21, 2013 10:41:31 #
Thanks for looking MT it was an over the shoulder quick shot and not focused well.
Feb 22, 2013 08:42:30 #
Tough call. After going over the data base, the only bird I can find that fits both the area, the wing pattern and the underbelly is a Semi Palmated Plover, but I'm still not sure. Looks too dark. Sorry I couldn't give a 100% positive ID. 50% is all I've got.
Ed
Ed
Feb 22, 2013 09:29:56 #
Feb 22, 2013 10:50:34 #
canonjohn922 wrote:
We were in Churchill, Canada photographing polar bears and this bird flew by , no one on board could Id it, any ideas?
What you have is an American Golden Plover, common bird in Churchill. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Golden-Plover/id Google it and you'll find more about it.
Feb 22, 2013 11:09:22 #
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