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Recent content by jrcummins84

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    Black-throated Blue Warbler? N IL USA 5/12/22

    Hey All migration has been bountiful around here. I saw this guy any chance its a Black throated blue warbler?
  2. J

    Solitary Sandpiper N. IL USA 5/11/22

    Hey All, Ive been doing some research on shorebirds, but have limited experience. My first thought was maybe a yellowlegs, but now im leaning to solitary sandpiper. This bird was very patient, and slow moving, its bill from the pic is thinner. Anyway let me know what you think. Thank you
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    Common yellowthroat? From behind. N. IL USA 5/11/22

    Hey All, I only had a few seconds to spot this bird, so I grabbed a couple of shots, but they are all from behind. Im thinking it might be a common yellow throat. What are your thoughts?
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    Kirtland's Warbler? N. IL 5/10/22

    It is a female thanks
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    Kirtland's Warbler? N. IL 5/10/22

    Hey All, I live in Northern Illinois about halfway between the cities of Chicago and Rockford. I was birding the Kishwaukee Creek near my home and saw this warbler. I had never seen one before, and looked around online for an answer. The closest visual I saw was the Kirtlands Warbler, it...
  6. J

    Spotted Sandpiper? N. IL USA 5/10/22

    Hey All, Trying to get an ID on this shorebird, he had some pretty distinctive markings so Im pretty sure its a spotted sandpiper, can anyone confirm?
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    One more Warbler-like bird N. IL USA - Bells Vireo?

    Hey All, I had a another run in at the same location with this bird. At first I thought mayyybe a Connecticut warbler, but this guys got wing bars. So now I'm thinking a well light/colored Bells Vireo? Any help is always appreciated.
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    Warbler-like bird ID help request. Northern IL USA

    Hey All, Any help IDing this bird would be appreciated, Ive been checking out the local warblers, but may be looking in the wrong spot. Habitat: Thick woods, alongside wetlands, ponds, and a creek. Found at the top of an older tree Behavior, it was very hyperactive, similar to a warbler, or...
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    Olive Sided Flycatcher? N. IL. USA 5/7/22

    Hey All, This is the first time Ive tried IDing a olive sided flycatcher on my own. At first I thought I was looking at a peewee, but then noticed the beak, and breast were a bit different.
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    Sparrow-like N. IL USA 5/5/22

    This bird was foraging all over the forest floor deep in thick brush. I didnt know quite where to start to search this one I dont think Ive seen it which may make it a lifer.
  11. Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet

    Foraging for food up and down trees in dirt parking lot surrounded by forest and adjacent to pond/marsh
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    • Category: North America
  12. Ruby Crowned Kinglet

    Ruby Crowned Kinglet

    Foraging for food up and down trees in dirt parking lot surrounded by forest and adjacent to pond/marsh
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    • Category: North America
  13. Ruby Crowned Kinglet

    Ruby Crowned Kinglet

    Foraging for food up and down trees in dirt parking lot surrounded by forest and adjacent to pond/marsh
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    • Category: North America
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    Sparrow with white wings (leucistic?)N. IL USA 5/3/22

    Thank you.
  15. House finch

    House finch

    Found this interesting house finch with slight orange/yellow colors displaying on back and chest, near a small lake / park land
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