Name That Birdie
Apr 21, 2015 18:15:48 #
Apr 21, 2015 18:38:24 #
DOOK wrote:
Nice ones, Vicki. :-) :-)
Thanks so much Earl. I appreciate it.
Apr 21, 2015 23:14:19 #
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).
Can't help with this one Vicki but the series is very nice. Missed our Orioles this year somehow.
Apr 21, 2015 23:15:52 #
Good work,Vicki. I'm thinking you've got really good biceps/triceps now that you've been flinging that big ole Tamron around a bit. I love how you've captured the oriole, she just glows!
Apr 21, 2015 23:45:17 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Can't help with this one Vicki but the series is very nice. Missed our Orioles this year somehow.
Thanks so much FrodoBaggins. I certainly hope the Orioles will be visiting more often. I seem to be missing them or at least I don't have the camera on hand when they show up. They're tricky. If they think I'm looking, they take off in an instant. The doves have the same reaction.
Apr 21, 2015 23:49:06 #
carlysue wrote:
Good work,Vicki. I'm thinking you've got really good biceps/triceps now that you've been flinging that big ole Tamron around a bit. I love how you've captured the oriole, she just glows!
Thank you Carla. Yep, I've had to cut the sleeves out of my blouses! NOT. Flinging the lens around is one thing, holding it steady is the real challenge. All of these were taken using the tripod (which is also noteworthy in terms of weight). Maybe I should start some serious weight training. :-)
Apr 22, 2015 06:27:24 #
Apr 22, 2015 06:28:13 #
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).
Sorry Vicki, can't help with an ID but can tell you I think they are great shots, especially 2nd one IMHO. :thumbup:
Apr 22, 2015 06:49:35 #
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.
Apr 22, 2015 06:55:52 #
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).
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
Apr 22, 2015 07:05:21 #
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
Apr 22, 2015 07:59:22 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
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.
vicksart - I think you nailed it - its an adult female !
Apr 22, 2015 08:27:22 #
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 photos & your mystery bird looks like a chipping sparrow to me!
Apr 22, 2015 08:37:32 #
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 set vicksart.
Apr 22, 2015 10:34:39 #
edgorm wrote:
Looks like either a female or immature Black Headed Grosbeak.
The vote for that one seems to be winning. I've never noticed them here before, but I may not have been paying attention. Thanks for the ID.
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