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    Goshawk? ? Raptor ID - Central NJ

    on another site birders mentioned that there would likely be some streaking on the undertail coverts which could be a reliable field mark. also the bird may have a full crop which makes it appear more bulky. I've seen some photos of goshawks with the slim-tailed appearance but vast majority...
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    Goshawk? ? Raptor ID - Central NJ

    I was going through some old photos and found these images from Sandy Hook, NJ in Mid-April. Is this an American Goshawk? I am unable to offer size / general impression from that day, but the facial pattern strikes me as different from the other Accipiters. Thanks!!
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    Black-Headed or Bonaparte's Gull Central NJ

    Is either one of these birds a black-headed gull? I've read up a bit on differences but I'm still not sure. Do Bonaparte's ever have red on their beaks at all or are they always black? Both the bird in flight and the bird on the water show some red. Thanks
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    Sandpiper ID Sandy Hook, NJ

    Thank you!! Cool to learn about the banding color details too. Much appreciated.
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    Sandpiper ID Sandy Hook, NJ

    Saw this bird 7.24 of this year on the north end of Sandy Hook, NJ. Can someone help ID? There were many sanderlings around but the legs look lighter to me and body shape seems longer. Thanks
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    Shearwater ID - Cape May, NJ

    I was wondering if anyone could help out with an id for this individual. I was sea watching at Avalon jetty in Cape May and this bird was very distant. Cory's Shearwaters have been seen there the last few days and this bird has the look of a shearwater to me and is dark above, light below, and...
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    Hawk ID - Central NJ

    In researching a bit I found that the translucent crescent is characteristic of the red-shouldered - I'm unsure if the sun is just hitting the primaries from the front side - but I agree this doesn't look very pronounced. Also heard the wing tip shape of red-shouldered is slightly more squared...
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    Hawk ID - Central NJ

    Looking for some help with this hawk from Marlboro NJ. My first thought in the field was broad-winged but I'm thinking it is red-shouldered based on the wing tips. Thanks
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    Shearwater ID - Central NJ

    Thank you both. Much appreciated!! Lifer!!
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    Shearwater ID - Central NJ

    I saw this bird very briefly off of Manasquan NJ - I was scanning specifically for Sooty Shearwaters as they have been seen at this location the last 2 days. This bird appeared very dark but was quite distant and only gave a few second view. Hoping someone can give me a positive id with...
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    Warbler ID - Central NJ

    Thanks very much everyone! The strong yellow supercilium was most helpful for me in referencing this species as compared with yellow warbler. We get them in NJ a fair amount but this is a first for me!
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    Warbler ID - Central NJ

    Taken at Manasquan Reservoir today. It looks like a Wilson's Warbler to me as the black cap seems to show just barely from this angle, the beak size and wings look right, and there was one reported there earlier today but I'd like to get some opinions on if it could be a yellow warbler. Thanks
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    Eagle ID - Southern NJ

    There have been a few reports of golden eagles at this location over the last week. I photographed several bald eagles when I was there - is this bird also a bald eagle or golden? Thanks
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    Virginia Rail ID Central NJ

    There have been confirmed reports of a Virginia rail at this exact location and I thought I had it in these photos but I'm leaning toward clapper rail. It looked very small in the brief views I had but the over-all details including bill length don't seem to point to Virginia. Can anyone ID...
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    American Pipit ID - Central NJ

    Thanks very much everyone!
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    American Pipit ID - Central NJ

    Could it be a young european starling? I've seen some photos with contrast on the face similar to the bird, but none with light tail feathers at the edges.
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    American Pipit ID - Central NJ

    I took these a few years ago in June before I had much practice with identifying birds. Is the bird an American Pipit? There were 2 or 3 in the field - habitat was right but seems there are few sightings of this species in June. Thanks
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    Gull ID Central NJ

    Thank you!
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    Gull ID Central NJ

    Can anyone help with this gull ID. Seen in Central NJ December of last year. Thanks
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    Black-headed gull ID NJ

    Confirmed by multiple observers and on ebird. There are actually 2 in the area!! So cool. Thanks for all the info!!
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    Black-headed gull ID NJ

    There are laughing gulls at this inlet - just a few this time of year. The bill shape/ color combo and other features don't seem consistent in the photos I've checked out. But this is my first time seeing this particular species :)
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    Black-headed gull ID NJ

    It is!! Thanks so much!! Lifer!! I think the other report was an adult so there could be a few in the area.
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    Black-headed gull ID NJ

    Saw this guy in Manasquan today and there have been black-headed gulls confirmed there the last few days. This bird looks right to me but looking for confirmation that it's a black-headed gull. Thanks
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    Wren ID - Central NJ

    Thanks for the feedback. No other photos unfortunately.
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    Wren ID - Central NJ

    Can someone give me an ID from this pic - I was thinking Carolina wren but I know there are winter wrens in the area as well.
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