Mystery guest identity?
Nov 1, 2023 20:06:09 #
BadDog
Loc: Manchester, CT
I was out birding, snapping away, when a limited opportunity of this bird came available in CT. Not the best,, up against the sky, camera shake and the list goes on. I've been through birding books and even Googled the image. Purple Finch? Redpoll? The thing that is throwing me off is the band across the chest. Any educated guesses?
Nov 1, 2023 20:49:51 #
I may be wrong but I think this is a house finch. The purple finch has a lot more strong purple on it's head. Currently both species are visiting my feeders.
Dodie
Dodie
Nov 1, 2023 20:58:19 #
Nov 1, 2023 20:59:59 #
BadDog
Loc: Manchester, CT
We have purple and house finches here too. I haven't seen any at the feeders with a band across the chest. Maybe just a genetic defect?
Nov 1, 2023 22:12:53 #
Nov 1, 2023 22:21:32 #
NMGal wrote:
The band across the chest looks like a shadow to me.
I agree with Barbara, looks like the shadow of a limb.
Nov 2, 2023 07:14:26 #
BadDog
Loc: Manchester, CT
I have attached some other pictures which will show it is not a shadow on its chest
Nov 2, 2023 07:40:37 #
Nov 2, 2023 15:37:18 #
BadDog wrote:
I was out birding, snapping away, when a limited opportunity of this bird came available in CT. Not the best,, up against the sky, camera shake and the list goes on. I've been through birding books and even Googled the image. Purple Finch? Redpoll? The thing that is throwing me off is the band across the chest. Any educated guesses?
Some days it's really hard to shoot, BD
A great specimen and then they hide or they're blocked - until I finally get tired of waiting for a halfway open shot, and then I leave 😲Nov 2, 2023 18:09:12 #
BadDog
Loc: Manchester, CT
I am giving way to the band on the chest being a shadow. Thanks for your help
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