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Just a guess but it looks like you may have a Ross's Gull or possible an Aleutian Tern.

The first thing I asked him was if it was possible that it could have been the lighting or the angle he had seen it at as to the appearance of being all black but he was quite adamant that it was all black. The first ones I checked were woodpeckers but nothing seemed to fit his description (although Northern Flicker does best describe it from a ...

The other day a co-worker of mine said he saw a bird is his garden that he was unable to identify in any book so he turned to me. After looking up his description I am stumped as well so I was hoping some one else might have an idea. He described the bird as all black except for a bright red collar (around the back of the neck), it also had a beak ...

That is an absolutely fantastic shot! Great job!

Here's another shot.

Saw this one flying around the cabin last weekend. Wonder how it lost it's tail?

He'll never see me here.

Thanks, that was very helpful. I've been considering getting the Sibley's guide, is that how it reads as well or is the website more detailed?

Does anyone know of any birding groups in Edmonton or St. Albert? Thanks

This may seem like a silly question but are these Tree Swallows courting or mating?