Bolsa Chica Wetlands - Newport Beach, CA

11/18/09

http://www.whatbird.com/forums/photos/angies_birds/picture126554.aspx 

Actually trying to camoflauge my poor sparrow skills, all taken in Phoenix.  My guesses.... immature Northern Harrier, Savannah Sparrow, Greater Yellowlegs.

This bird looked very different from all the other barn and tree swallows it was associating with. I think it's just a barn swallow, but the plumage was very unique compared to the other birds. Sandy Hook - New Jersey - August, 2009

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posted on November 22, 2009 11:40:09 PM

Although I'm still struggling with birds on the land, it seemed a shame to not even try the many birds on the shores, marshes, muflats, etc. in and around the San Francisco Bay.  So the past two weekends, I went to the water to see what I co
posted on September 26, 2009 10:57:14 PM

Help needed IDing these Hummingbirds...all photos taken 5-2-09. Thanks to all in advance.

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This is a female Brewer's Blackbird, correct?? Thanks to all in advance for your response!!  

posted on November 22, 2009 06:27:38 PM

Cardiff by the Sea, CA

11/14/09

We see lots of hawks here, but when this guy landed on the fence yesterday I couldn't get over how small he was. The diamond shapes in the fence are 3", so that gives you an idea of scale. We thought by the markings and size that i
posted on November 22, 2009 12:34:16 PM