Name That Birdie
Apr 22, 2015 18:19:35 #
Roger k
Loc: Gulf coast of Texas
vicksart wrote:
Thanks Bruce. Every time I venture a guess about an ID, I usually miss the mark. This looks a bit like the "Black-Headed Grosbeak" in my bird book.
This afternoon I was observing a new mockingbird that just flew out of its nest and it had the dark specks on its breast just like this one. The adult mockingbird doesn't look like that so you may be looking at a fledgling Black Headed Grosbeck
Apr 22, 2015 19:32:42 #
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 am with all the others on the ID of the bird as being an immature female black headed Grosbeak but the shot that grabbed me was the Oriole.
Apr 22, 2015 21:18:33 #
Roger k wrote:
This afternoon I was observing a new mockingbird that just flew out of its nest and it had the dark specks on its breast just like this one. The adult mockingbird doesn't look like that so you may be looking at a fledgling Black Headed Grosbeck
Thanks for the input Roger. I appreciate it.
Apr 22, 2015 21:20:09 #
Corolyn wrote:
I am with all the others on the ID of the bird as being an immature female black headed Grosbeak but the shot that grabbed me was the Oriole.
Thanks so much Corolyn. I appreciate the ID information. The Oriole was shot in weird light, and I was lucky to get any detail.
Apr 23, 2015 00:25:57 #
I'm not help IDing your bird, Vicki, but all your images are really excellent!
Apr 23, 2015 01:06:32 #
sailorsmom wrote:
I'm not help IDing your bird, Vicki, but all your images are really excellent!
I think it has been identified, but I still appreciate the compliment Sue. Thanks for looking.
Apr 23, 2015 09:58:44 #
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).
Great set Vicki! Looks like a White- crowned to me, but sure someone has already identified it. I'm so far behind the bird may have died of old age by now!
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Apr 23, 2015 10:42:39 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Great set Vicki! Looks like a White- crowned to me, but sure someone has already identified it. I'm so far behind the bird may have died of old age by now!
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:-D Thanks for taking time to visit SC. I think everyone decided it's a "Black-Crowned Grosbeak."
Apr 25, 2015 10:12:10 #
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).
Very nice shots Vicki, but I'm not sure of your mystery bird. With the shape of its bill I would think it would be in the sparrow family but have not the foggiest idea. Always enjoy your post, keep up the good work.
Apr 25, 2015 10:30:09 #
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).
Hi Vicki...I recognized the Grosbeak beak...but we don't get the Black-headed Grosbeak here. Great shots of the Grosbeak and the others :thumbup:
Apr 25, 2015 10:32:07 #
countryman60951 wrote:
Very nice shots Vicki, but I'm not sure of your mystery bird. With the shape of its bill I would think it would be in the sparrow family but have not the foggiest idea. Always enjoy your post, keep up the good work.
Thanks for stopping by and the moral support Norm. The mystery bird is believed to be a Black-crowned Grosbeak. There is a sparrow in the mix, too, but I was more interested in getting an ID for the first two shots.
Apr 25, 2015 10:35:21 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
Hi Vicki...I recognized the Grosbeak beak...but we don't get the Black-headed Grosbeak here. Great shots of the Grosbeak and the others :thumbup:
Thank you Jan. I hadn't seen this bird here before, however I may not have been paying attention before I started trying to get shots of the different birds that visit. I haven't seen it since.
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