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[timb]

No idea on either of these.  Both were seen yesterday in Austin, TX.  Here's the first one.

Thanks,

Tim

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[timb]

And this is the second one.

Thanks,

Tim

 

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[Liam]

1. Yellow-Rumped Warbler

2. American Pipit

[Cavan Wood]

I agree, but I must admit, I've never seen a pipit on a wire.

[timb]

Thanks!  I think I see how you both got American Pipit.  And Yellow-Rumped Warbler makes sense since there were a lot of them in the general area, but what pointed you in that direction?

Tim

[Cavan Wood]

It's a drab warbler with streaks on the flanks, and there actually is a wee bit of yellow showing at the bend of the wing.

[timb]

Thanks for the explanation.

Tim

[jecalhoun]

I'm getting a Catharus thrush vibe for the bird on the wire. Probably a Hermit Thrush.

Jeff

[Liam]

jecalhoun:

I'm getting a Catharus thrush vibe for the bird on the wire. Probably a Hermit Thrush.

Jeff

Thrushes are smaller, darker, and have shorter tails. This is definitely an American Pipit.