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camallard · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 00:33

I took this photo today near a pond and it's the first time I have seen this bird. Actually there were a pair hunting insects in the low bushes. Please help with an id. Thanks.

danehower · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 00:36

has to be a white-crowned sparrow ! - wonderful pic !

camallard · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 00:47

Thanks, Dave.

marie b · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 01:01

Ditto. Just gorgeous!

Marie

Scrogdog · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 01:19

Nice photo of a White Crowned Sparrow. I had three or four around my backyard feeders back in the Spring here in North Central Texas, but haven't seen any since early May.

Gary

camallard · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 01:35

I was birding in Floresville at a friend's farm when I took this photo. The red-tailed hawks were out in great numbers putting on a show in the morning. There were also a few crested carcaras but I never could get close enough for any great shots.

Scrogdog · Wednesday 29th October 2008, 03:00

The Red-tailed Hawks seem to be out in force this Fall. On a trip to College Station two weekends ago, I saw nine sitting atop highline poles adjacent to open fields within a forty mile stretch between Reisel and Hearne on Highway 6. I figure they were looking for a meal.

jbm32206 · Sunday 2nd November 2008, 01:24

That's one of the nicest photos of a white crowned, I've seen!!

MLoyko · Sunday 2nd November 2008, 02:22

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Originally Posted by Scrogdog

The Red-tailed Hawks seem to be out in force this Fall. On a trip to College Station two weekends ago, I saw nine sitting atop highline poles adjacent to open fields within a forty mile stretch between Reisel and Hearne on Highway 6. I figure they were looking for a meal.

I agree, they seem to be everywhere I look these days. I don't mind though as they are one of my favorite raptors.

-Matt

camallard · Sunday 2nd November 2008, 20:12

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Staraptor · Tuesday 4th November 2008, 01:16

Really good picture! I think it is a white-crowned sparrow because of the pattern on the head, you got it clear on the head.

Wednesday 29th October 2008, 00:33	#1
camallard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 348	Bird ID Central Texas I took this photo today near a pond and it's the first time I have seen this bird. Actually there were a pair hunting insects in the low bushes. Please help with an id. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

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marie b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand Posts: 553 My location	Ditto. Just gorgeous! Marie
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jbm32206 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Youngtown, Arizona Posts: 251	That's one of the nicest photos of a white crowned, I've seen!! __________________ Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open. Sir James Dewar, Scientist (1877-1925)

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Wednesday 29th October 2008, 01:35	#6
camallard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 348	I was birding in Floresville at a friend's farm when I took this photo. The red-tailed hawks were out in great numbers putting on a show in the morning. There were also a few crested carcaras but I never could get close enough for any great shots.

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Staraptor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Really good picture! I think it is a white-crowned sparrow because of the pattern on the head, you got it clear on the head.

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