Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Dinadan]

I agree that is a nice photo of the Cormorant, Joe.

Boji, I think that Ike is right that the yellow bird is not a Goldfinch. I think is is probably a Yellow Warbler. Some of them (Yellow warblers) are not very bright.

[Boji]

Ike, not a Yellow Rumped Warbler, the rump was definitely white. Not knowing if it was a male or female I guess I won’t know for certain. But I do agree after looking at the other pictures I took and consulting the Audubon Field Guide, it was not a Goldfinch.

[Quick Steel]

My first impression immediately coming to mind was a yellow warbler. But lacking much experience with Warblers I yield to Ike's analysis which is well thought out.

[Dinadan]

I said Yellow Warbler, but when I checked my bird book, the Yellow does not have an eye line. How about Pine Warbler? Here is one from my garden.

Pine Warbler

And a Yellow Warbler for comparison.

Yellow Warbler

What the heck, here is a Yellow-rumped Warber too.

Yellow-rumped Warber

These photos are all from my garden, from the past. No warblers here at this time. Within a few weeks some migrants should be showing up.

[FRJ]

Thank you, Ike and Mel, for the nice comments.

The Warblers are nice.

[Boji]

The mystery continues, the Pine Warbler looks the most like my little friend. He/she stopped again for a jelly snack.
But, Audubon lists most warblers to be 5 1/2 inches. And lists the common House Sparrow to be 5 to 6 1/2 inches. My birdie is much smaller than the Sparrows.
In my picture the jelly dish is 3 1/2 inches. So birdie appears to be about 4 to 4 1/2 inches.
Will warblers feed at a hummingbird feeder?

[doglegg]

Great pic Joe.

[FRJ]

Thank you, doglegg.

[Waukonda]

I saw 15-20 Kingbirds all bunched up today, I suppose they will soon be flying south.

Here is a common, Common Egret. I usually ignore them, but this one was having some luck fishing, so I watched for a few minutes.

[koldgold]

I like seeing your country's birds. Ken

[New_Windsor_NY]

From September 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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[New_Windsor_NY]

From October 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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[Boji]

The mystery continues, the Pine Warbler looks the most like my little friend. He/she stopped again for a jelly snack.
But, Audubon lists most warblers to be 5 1/2 inches. And lists the common House Sparrow to be 5 to 6 1/2 inches. My birdie is much smaller than the Sparrows.
In my picture the jelly dish is 3 1/2 inches. So birdie appears to be about 4 to 4 1/2 inches.
Will warblers feed at a hummingbird feeder?

After further research I have decided my feathered friend is a Pine Warbler. His Mrs. is here also. The markings are exact for both. But their presence here and the feeding habits are against odds. Western Iowa not their normal range. They are supposed to be seed eaters, they have never touched my seed feeder. But love the jelly and hummer nectar

[New_Windsor_NY]

From October 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #5 & #6).

[New_Windsor_NY]

From an October 1952, New York newspaper.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on the picture to ENLARGE.

[New_Windsor_NY]

From November 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #1, #7 & #10).

[New_Windsor_NY]

From November 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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[TripleF]

Four wild turkeys today, at least 3 were gobblers...

[treefarmer]

Great picture, Scott!
Treefarmer

[TPK]

The mystery continues, the Pine Warbler looks the most like my little friend. He/she stopped again for a jelly snack.
But, Audubon lists most warblers to be 5 1/2 inches. And lists the common House Sparrow to be 5 to 6 1/2 inches. My birdie is much smaller than the Sparrows.
In my picture the jelly dish is 3 1/2 inches. So birdie appears to be about 4 to 4 1/2 inches.
Will warblers feed at a hummingbird feeder?

After further research I have decided my feathered friend is a Pine Warbler. His Mrs. is here also. The markings are exact for both. But their presence here and the feeding habits are against odds. Western Iowa not their normal range. They are supposed to be seed eaters, they have never touched my seed feeder. But love the jelly and hummer nectar
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Nice picture & who doesn't prefer sweets?

[TPK]

Four wild turkeys today, at least 3 were gobblers...

Beautiful shot Scott! I love turkey pictures! One of my favorit birds to look at.
And I like chickens a lot too.

[Dinadan]

Cool Turkey sighting, Scott.

[edgy46]

Great picture Scott. I don't care for turkey. Ate it too much in the 80s during the lean years. Love to watch wild ones. I have been told it is totally different. Hope to try it someday.
Stay sharp.

[New_Windsor_NY]

From November 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #2 & #4).

[New_Windsor_NY]

From December 1952, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #2 & #4).