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  1. uk2usa

    South East Arizona, April 4th 2021

    I just spent a fantastic 3 days in South East Arizona. Over 1000 images taken! On day 1 I spent time in Tubac, on the De Anza Trail, then to Madera Canyon. These IDs are giving me some problems (back story, I am color blind and find some IDs very challenging). Can anyone hep with these IDs...
  2. uk2usa

    Gilbert Arizona March 13th

    Can someone help me identify this please? It was the only one on the lake with this coloring. About twice the size of a Mallard. Thanks
  3. uk2usa

    Gilbert, Arizona. Jan 31 2021

    Hello all. Could someone offer me an ID on these birds please? I am thinking Red-tailed Hawk and Ruby-crowned Kinglet, but having trouble with my color perception. Thanks.
  4. uk2usa

    Picture Bird App

    I always have trouble with correct IDs because I am color blind. No matter how many other distinguishing features of a bird I look at, color always plays an important part. For that reason I post after nearly every outing in the Bird ID thread, so that I can maintain an honest record of my...
  5. uk2usa

    Phoenix, Arizona Nov 1

    Happy Sunday all, Got this image about 2 hours ago, thinking this is a Gray Flycatcher - taken in open desert brush. Any thoughts to my identification would be gratefully received. Alex
  6. uk2usa

    Tucson Arizona

    Hello all, I am really struggling with this - my color blindness shows me this as all grey, but my wife tells me differently. From her description I wonder if this is a Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Anyone confirm for me please?
  7. uk2usa

    Phoenix, Arizona, USA - 24th October

    Hello, Really having a hard time identifying this bird. Spotted in desert scrubland over the weekend. Any help would be massively appreciated. Thanks
  8. uk2usa

    Tucson Arizona

    Good morning all, A few taken from a trip to Tucson Sweetwater Wetlands this week. Trying to make my own IDs but confused by these. I was with another photographer who was coming up with other IDs to mine. If I go with his, I can add to my life-list, but want to keep myself honest 1) I think...
  9. uk2usa

    Arizona - Day Off

    Hello all, I have been granted an unexpected day off next Wednesday and thinking I would like to venture out of the Phoenix Area for some bird photography. I was thinking about SE Arizona, but my reading suggests that Fall migration is over. Anyone have any suggestions for areas to visit within...
  10. uk2usa

    Phoenix, Arizona, USA Sept 26th 2020

    Good evening, Had a very enjoyable day exploring the Rio Salado reserve in Central Phoenix yesterday. Having some trouble with these IDs though. Any help would be gratefully received. I think 4 and 5 are the same.
  11. uk2usa

    Phoenix, Arizona, USA May 27th

    Good afternoon! I spent the morning setting up perches for yard bird photography. This bird popped onto a perch for a couple of seconds... enough to get 4 shots. I am confused with the species - I initially thought it was a juvenile Verdin, but my guide shows both adult and juvenile with a dark...
  12. uk2usa

    Chiricahua Mountains, SE Arizona, USA

    Hello, Spent last weekend in SE Arizona, and having trouble identifying these birds. I don't trust my color blindness to make a clear decision. Thanks.
  13. uk2usa

    Phoenix Arizona

    Taken yesterday in a Riparian habitat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  14. uk2usa

    Gloucester, UK = September

    Requesting help with this ID please. Thanks.
  15. uk2usa

    Prescott, Arizona - May 2016

    Hello, I am looking for ID help with these images - taken in Prescott, Arizona in May. Thank you.
  16. uk2usa

    Gloucester, UK

    Hello all, Please help with these IDs. My father took these in the Gloucester area this week. My thoughts are that one is a buzzard. I am not sure about the other. Thanks.
  17. uk2usa

    Gloucester, UK

    I am more familiar with Arizona birds, but my father lives in Gloucester. In his retirement he is trying to photograph as many Gloucestershire birds as he can. Can you help with these IDs please? Thanks.
  18. uk2usa

    Northeast Phoenix, Arizona

    Hello all, I am hoping someone can help me ID this fellow. This was taken December 20th at the Granite Reef Recreation Area of the Salt River. Here is a description of the habitat: "Mesquite Bosque forest, willows, and tamarisk surround this recreation area riverside, and the river itself is...
  19. uk2usa

    Information about South Padre

    I am thinking about taking a trip to South Padre sometime in February - partly as a scouting visit for a second trip in April. I live in Phoenix, so about 18 hours drive... my question is will there be much in terms of bird-life that I would not see in Arizona, or will I be spending time on the...
  20. uk2usa

    Arizona - set 1

    Hello all, I have just upgraded my computer, and as a result came across a folder on my old machine titled - "to be identified". I have been through over 200 images, but have a few that I am confused about. Part of the problem is that I have some color-blindness and cannot differentiate subtle...
  21. uk2usa

    Unsure what to do...

    Hello all, yesterday evening I found an injured Mourning Dove on my back patio. I have nursed him overnight, but his legs are dragging, he doesn't seem to be able to get more that 3 feet into the air before he crash lands. He does seem on the small side, but I he is not a fledgling learning to...
  22. uk2usa

    Terns - San Diego, September

    Hello all, I took these images last week in Carlsbad. In trying to identify them I noticed the different beak shapes, which makes me believe that I have: 1) Elegant Tern 2) Royal Tern I would appreciate confirmation - thanks.
  23. uk2usa

    Sanderling? California 9.19.12

    Hello all I need a confirmation for this bird, which I think is a Sanderling. I am also unsure about this Gull. Thanks.
  24. uk2usa

    San Diego Area Sept 16th

    Hello all, Apologies for being lazy, I am headed to the beach to build sandcastles with my son... so posting these for ID and foregoing the field guide. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
  25. uk2usa

    Anna's or Costas? SE Arizona

    Trying to work out this one... I am leaning more towards an Anna's, but could really use a confirmation. Thanks.
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