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    Golden Eagle or Young Bald Eagle? Missouri

    I lean toward Golden but there are some locally that say it isnt. Just looking for opinions! Thanks in advance!
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    Need help ID'ing a hawk Missouri

    Saw this guy and he was BIG had a grey head with a white stripe over his eye like an eyebrow. Beautiful bird. Got him from a distance, very tough to get close to him. Red Tails are mainly around here, but he isnt like any redtail I have ever seen. Ideas? Maybe a Juvi? Thanks
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    Since I have started using the 1.4x my pictures have suffered, advice please

    Shooting with a 40D and a 100-400mm lens. Loss of autofocus seems to have affected my photos quite a bit. All seem to have a very small shake to them or just a bit soft when I get in close. Without the 1.4x I need to crop more, but the pictures are still clearer. Additionally, I have been...
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    Missouri- Thought it was a meadowlark, but the markings are all wrong. Ideas?

    The strong face mask and no yellow coloration below the neckline doesnt go with meadowlark. Also no spotting. Three birds all with identical markings. Ideas?
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    Need help in an ID Missouri

    At first thought Grackle, but the eye color is wrong and the head may have a small white bar on it second pic. Im at a loss
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    Two birds I am trying to ID- Missouri

    Both came to my feeder during the day yesterday. I THINK fox sparrow and I am hoping a common redpoll. Here they are:
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    Sparrow Experts needed Missouri Bird

    I have tried to figure this one out. As I learn I have tried process of elimination. Song sparrow- No crown stripe Savanah Sparrow- again, no center stripe or yellow on eye Fox Sparrow- No grey on any part of bird Has yellow on rump, but has wrong features of a Pine Siskin Bird was large...
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    Two birds I cant ID Missouri, Junco and Sparrow

    I think its a Oregeon Junco, just not sure. Have no idea on the sparrow. Had over 100 birds in the yard around 2:30, 20+ chickadees, 20+ goldfinches, 3 cowbirds, 4 bluejays, 10+ cardinals, Hermit Thrush, 15+ Titmouse, at least 25 sparrows and a few creepers on the trees. Here are the two I...
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    Meadowlark but I can't tell Eastern or Western Missouri

    I have studied the books and such but they look almost the same to me. I will leave this one to the experts. I have other picstures, got into a flock of about 40 a few days ago if needed
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    Ugly Bird in Missouri

    I think it may be just a purple finch, but the face and bill seem wrong. Took the shot through bushes and couldnt see face until I came home. Ideas?
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    Yellow Bellied sap sucker? Wildwood Missouri

    Nothing like my books, but I am thinking maybe a juv. Help would be appreciated at least I made a try!! :)
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    Need help with Grey Hawk I'm stuck Wildwood Missouri

    Sitting low in a tree on the edge of a field, has markings I just cant figure out. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Very new to birding, few questions

    Hi all, love the forums. I have posted a few shots in my gallery. Just started birding about a month ago, even though I am in my 40's. Have always been huge in conservation movement and have enjoyed birds, but lately have been fascinated with them. I am starting my "collection" or trying to...
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    3 Birds I can't ID after a trip today Missouri

    Any help would be great. First is a greyish woodpecker (saw him peck), second is what I think is a red shoulder hawk, just not sure, third I just dont know
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    Missouri- needs help terrible photo

    Bird was WAYYY off but nothing like I have seen in the sky around Missouri. I did get a few photos with the zoom, hopefully its enough to ID. Wingspan was 4-5 ft I think, hard to tell. Hoping the black on the wings and beak will be enough. Thanks!
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    Just piced up a Canon 40D new for $516.75!!!

    Well, almost new. Have the rebel XTI and wanted to upgrade. On Ebay I found the body, 55mm f/1.8 lense(get rid of that), three nice tiffen filters and all boxes/warrenties/ etc from when it was bought new. 1 month old, person needed the money. Price on Ebay for $795 which was pretty good...
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    New to birding, here is my equipment so far, what else do I need

    I have found I really enjoy birding, and want to keep a photo log of my birds. I have a Canon Rebel xti 10 meg, the stock 18-55 lense, and the 100mm macro. I think the 100-400 would be good as I dont really like stagnant lenses. Weight doent bother me and most shots would be as I creep...
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    Why wouldnt I jump all over this price for the 100-400mm

    http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?redirect&origin=http://www.pricingdepot.com/compare.asp?item=2577A002&products_id=249 Even with the lense packages its hundreds cheaper than I have found elsewhere. What am I missing? If nothing Im ordering it tonight! Find a reason for me not...
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    New to birding, need help with an ID

    I know its a warbler, but the closest I could figure out was an orange crowned because of its yellow/green color, but the head doesnt have any markings. Ideas?
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    Hello from Wildwood MO just discovering birding

    We just moved onto 6 acres next to a wonderful state park (Babler Park) and the amount of birds are amazing. I put up a hummingbird feeder and had birds in under 10 minutes! I have seen so many birds I have never seen before and I have lived in MO all my life, spending much time in the woods...
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