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    Goldeneyes (Puget Sound, US, Dec. 26, 2023)

    Thanks! In any case, the Barrow's is a new bird to me, last one of 2023!
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    Goldeneyes (Puget Sound, US, Dec. 26, 2023)

    Happy New Year! I think these three birds which I took pictures of on December 26, 2023 at a beach in the Puget Sound are a pair of Barrow's Goldeneyes (in front), with a trailing Common Goldeneye hen. Am I right? Thanks, Howard
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    Please tell me this is a Great Crested Grebe (Milton Keynes, UK, Nov. 26, 2023)

    Hi, I took this picture a couple of days ago (November 26, 2023) in Milton Keynes during my quick family trip to London. It is likely my only new birds of the trip -- that is, if it is a Great Crested Grebe in winter plumage. The other bird in the picture is a Black-headed Gull in winter...
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    Northern Virginia sparrow (October 12, 2023)

    Hi, I took this picture today in Fairfax County, Virginia. My initial jizz was a Clay-colored Sparrow, but now I have doubts. In particular, I don't like the dark line in front of its eye, so I think it may be an immature Chipping Sparrow. What do you think? Thanks in advance. Howard
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    Warblers, Northern Virginia, US (October 1, 2023)

    Thanks for the discussion!
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    Any Chance This Is Gray-cheeked Thrush?

    I think this is a very nice capture of a Gray-cheeked Thrush! Howard
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    Warblers, Northern Virginia, US (October 1, 2023)

    Hi, I took these in Norther Virginia -- lousy picture, which is why I am asking here. My guesses -- 1. The angle is awkward, but I think I can see white wing bars and a black eye line and some rusty wash on the flanks -- Bay-breasted Warbler? 2. A bit stumped, prominent wing bars, and overall...
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    Franklin's or Laughing Gull? (Maryland, US, September 16, 2023)

    Thanks for the input!
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    Franklin's or Laughing Gull? (Maryland, US, September 16, 2023)

    Hi, I took these pictures on September 16, 2023 at Sandy Point State Park in Maryland, US. There has been a Franklin's Gull at this location for some time. When I was there, I was distracted by a Laughing Gull that is apparently smaller than others. That one was later confirmed to be just a...
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    Surely European Pied Flycatcher? (Helsinki, June 12, 2023)

    Hi, surely this is a European Pied Flycatcher? Thanks, Howard
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    Greater Whitethroat? Helsinki, June 12, 2023

    Hi, I took these pictures on Suomenlinna Island in Helsinki on June 12, 2023. These are two different individual birds. I marked them as Greater Whitethraot. Would I be right? Thanks, Howard
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    Catharus thrush (northern Virginia, May 15, 2023)

    Thanks. According to Buff (colour) - Wikipedia, buff means " light brownish yellow, ochreous colour"; I always thought it to be reddish brown (which is consistent with the definition). In this picture, I only see a gray bird with a whitish eye-ring.
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    Catharus thrush (northern Virginia, May 15, 2023)

    Hi, I took picture of this Catharus thrush in northern Virginia today. I suppose it is a Swainson's which is pretty much expected during migration at this location. But I don't see the "buffy eye-ring"; in fact, I always had trouble to discern that in a Swainson's Thrush. But the strong...
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    Possible Cackling Goose? (Northern Virginia, Feb. 11, 2023)

    Hi, There were recent confirmed sightings of a Cackling Goose at this location (Fairfax County, Virginia) and I spotted a potential. To be sure, even if it is, it would be the "Richardson's" subspecies, which is, I believe, the largest subspecies of the Cackling Goose and it is pretty...
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    Puerto Rico birds (November 20-24, 2022)

    Hi, I took these pictures during my short Thanksgiving trip to Puerto Rico. Most were taken near San Juan, except for 4 which was taken near Fajardo. I have some ideas, but any confirmation would be appreciated: 1. Surely Greater Antillean Grackle? (would be new) 2. Surely Zenaida Dove...
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