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  1. MLoyko

    Crow/Raven, PA

    Hi all, I know this is for wild birds and I apologize but it's really bugging me. This guy was in a pen at a local zoo and labeled Raven but it was clearly calling perfectly as a crow before I even saw the pen and said to my gilfriend "weird it sounds like that crow is in an exhibit". I feel...
  2. MLoyko

    Migrant Raptor ID, SE PA

    Hi all, It's been a while. I need some help. A friend of mine got this shot while conducting the hawkwatch at Bake Oven Knob here in PA. It was counted as a young Red-tailed hawk but something is saying Red-shoudered to me. It could just be the angle and the sun. But wanted to here some...
  3. MLoyko

    Gull ID, Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I was fishing today in Pike County NE PA and found this lone gull. Was wondering if it can be id'd from these pictures. At first I thought it was an osprey as it was coming head on but it turned and I realized it was a gull. Thanks, Matt
  4. MLoyko

    Gull help, SE PA

    Hi all, I can't seem to figure out whether this is a LBBG or a Herring Gull. At first I thought LBBG but now the more I look at it and after watching it in the scope for a bit I'm leaning towards Herring. Anyone help? Thanks, Matt
  5. MLoyko

    Killing Golden Eagles

    Hi all, Just signed on to my email and this was front page. Just thought I would share. Hope It doesn't go through. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/04/9952873-feds-propose-allowing-wind-farm-developer-to-kill-golden-eagles Take care, Matt
  6. MLoyko

    Heron and Cormorant ID, South Carolina

    Hi all, Was going through my photos from vacation again and I wanted clarification on two birds. 1 - Tricolored Heron, just want to make sure. 2 - this is a double-crested right? Both taken at Huntington Beach SC Thanks, Matt
  7. MLoyko

    Tern ID, Myrtle Beach SC

    Hi, Need help with a Tern or two. First one was a little guy and on the forehead was a white triangle, that's a least right? Second I got a picture of, it was large like the Laughing Gulls around. Not trying to make size comparison just stating it was gull-like in size. I don't have a guess...
  8. MLoyko

    Need some confirmation, SE Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I need some help with these. First two are the same individual, and same thing goes for 3 & 4. 1-2. Magnolia? 3-4. Yellowthroat 5. Least Sandpiper? 6. Solitary? or is it a Yellowlegs? Thanks, Matt
  9. MLoyko

    Swallow ID, SE Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I'm fairly confident this is a rough-winged swallow but I wanted some input because sometimes I mess them up. Thanks, Matt
  10. MLoyko

    Woodcock or snipe, SE Pennsylvania

    Just need clarification, is it a Woodcock? Found in a cornfield. Thanks, Matt
  11. MLoyko

    Warbler help, SE PA

    Hi, These guys were seen flitting around in a group of palm warblers, are they just palms as well? Thanks, Matt
  12. MLoyko

    Gull help, SE PA

    Hi, Went to check the bird situation at local Beltzville Lake and came up with these gulls. I believe they are Bonaparte's? They've been reported there lately. thanks, Matt
  13. MLoyko

    Spider ID help, Cuba

    Hi all, Posting on behalf of a friend, can anyone ID this for me/us? Shot in Cuba. Thanks, Matt
  14. MLoyko

    Cormorant, Eastern PA

    Hey all, Double-crested right? Also if it is how do I tell a Great from a DC? Thanks, Matt
  15. MLoyko

    Gull help, location unknown

    Hi, A friend of mine sent me a picture of a gull that they got while on vacation but sadly I forget where they were. Any ideas? Thanks, Matt
  16. MLoyko

    Canon rebel XSi digiscoping question.

    Hi all, I was wondering if it was at all possible or if there was an adapter made that I would be able to digiscope with my canon. Or would I need a different camera entirely. I want to start trying it out. Thanks, Matt
  17. MLoyko

    Grebe help, Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I'm not sure what grebes I have here but I was thinking at least one could be a red-necked. Taken at Beltzville Lake in Pennsylvania Any thoughts? Matt P.S. there were three grebes.. photos 1,2,4 were a pair swimming together and 3 was alone.
  18. MLoyko

    Need Help, SE Pennsylvania

    Hi all, Need a little help with these. I know what they are I just can't get them to species. P.S. There was a Eurasian Wigeon reported at this Lake a day or two before I was wondering if the wigeon shot had a chance of being it or no. I didn't scope them just shot a picture and had no clue...
  19. MLoyko

    Colorful bird, Location unknown

    Hi all, I'm sorry for this being an almost off topic request but my friend found this photo and really likes the bird. She asked me if I knew what it was and I thought a bee eater of some sort but I came to ask you all instead. Can anyone help? Thanks, Matt Neither of us took the picture...
  20. MLoyko

    Blue Goose, SE PA

    Hey all, I thought this to be a blue Snow Goose but it looked a little funny to me, could this just be a strange Canada? Thanks, Matt
  21. MLoyko

    Bald vs Golden Eagle ID, Canada I believe

    Hi all, I found this video on youtube where most people are saying the brown raptors are golden eagles but they are clearly Bald's. Now I'm confident in my ID but apparently I'm too amateur since I've only been birding for 3 years to know what I'm talking about. I was wondering if any of you...
  22. MLoyko

    Owl and Sparrow ID, SE PA

    Hi all, I know this is a Screech but can you tell me what morph? I thought rufous but now it looks gray phase. It's a kinda tricky. And fo rthe sparrow Chipping right? Just want to double check. THanks, Matt
  23. MLoyko

    Just a dark-eyed Junco? SE PA

    Hi all, I think I had this last year as well and I'm pretty sure it's just a Dark-eyed but I noticed it had a lot of brown on it. Brown stripe on top of head, streaking on the back, brown on flanks. There were two of them. I have a few more photos just not enough time to bring them down to...
  24. MLoyko

    Downy or hairy, SE Pennsylvania

    Hi all, I borrowed this shot from a friend. He had it labeled Downy but something made me think Hairy. Any ideas? I'm going on what looks like a large bill to me. Thanks, Matt
  25. MLoyko

    Vireo ID, SE PEnnsylvania

    Hey guys, one more for today... is this a Blue-headed Vireo? Sorry for the horrendous pic. Matt
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