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    Thrushes, all different. April 2024 Florida. Sorry for back of camera photos but please ID if possible

    Yes, I agree with 6 as GCTH. The bird in 6 lacks buffy spectacles, and has a distinct grayish patch in front of the eye. Grayer/cooler tones throughout the face and breast and extensive yellow on the lower mandible are less diagnostic, but still supportive, features for GCTH. I've had hundreds...
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    Thrushes, all different. April 2024 Florida. Sorry for back of camera photos but please ID if possible

    Agree - and the first appears to be a Swainson's to me as well. Buffy spectacles appear to be somewhat obscured by the harsh lighting, but are still visible.
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    Stilt Sandpiper or Dunlin? tampa march 24

    Right, stilt sandpipers are approaching lesser yellowlegs size, while dunlin can easily blend in with other peeps. Another thing to note is that dunlin have a fairly even curvature to the bill, while stilt sandpipers have a more pronounced droop near the bill tip. I think your first photo shows...
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    Stilt Sandpiper or Dunlin? tampa march 24

    Agree with Stilt Sandpiper - size and shape look good (rather tall compared to the dowitchers, or at least taller than I would expect a Dunlin to appear) and the pale eyebrow with a hint of buff in the cheek also look good for Stilt.
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    Question for Leica Televid Owners

    Hi all, I am a new owner of a Leica Televid 65 spotting scope. I purchased it secondhand and have noticed what could be a defect with the eyepiece locking mechanism. When I attach the 25-50x eyepiece, it clicks into place but with enough force in either direction it still twists slightly. It's...
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    Baltimore/Orchard Oriole - Michigan, USA

    Excellent feedback, thanks everyone!
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    Baltimore/Orchard Oriole - Michigan, USA

    Hi all, Photos taken this morning while chasing after a previously reported orchard oriole in northern Michigan. I thought the bill looked a bit short but the wings might be too dark for orchard? Appreciate any input, thanks!
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    Red Crossbills? MA, USA

    I do believe I hear the "kip kip" flight calls of Red Crossbill as well.
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    At me feeder, ID please.

    All House Sparrows
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    Common/Hoary Redpoll - Michigan, USA

    Spotted this redpoll in with a flock of Commons at Whitefish Point a few weeks ago. I've passed it off as a Common but wanted to double check. Although not as pale as a confirmed Hoary spotted later, this individuals was a fair bit paler than the surrounding Common Redpolls. Thoughts?
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    Hairy or Downy Woodpecker?

    Is this a consistent field mark? I feel that I see quite a bit of variation, with some bills as long as the head but many of a bit shorter length.
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    Hairy or Downy Woodpecker?

    With that bill I'd say Hairy as well.
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    Gulls - Michigan, USA

    Hi all, I'm seeking identification on a few gulls seen today. The photos were taken from the shore of Lake St. Clair, located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, amidst a massive flock of Herring/Ring-Billed Gulls. I've got some guesses but I'm curious to hear what you think! 3 and 4 are same...
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    Bird song Ontario canada

    Song Sparrow
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    ?warbler,South Padre Island, TX, USA

    No experience with the subspecies myself but I would say it looks good for Yellow "Mangrove" Warbler.
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