Help me ID this bird? Edmonds, WA USA (1 Viewer)

[Sk8Fan]

MrSk8 and I were walking through the park today snapping pics, and a small bird was in the photo way up on the treetops. I didn't even know he was in the photo until we got home, so it was quite exciting as a new birder!

I don't know if this is too vague or far away for any type of ID, but I would truly love to know what bird this is. Thank you!

 

[The Falcon]

Your bird is a Golden-crowned Kinglet.

 

[Sk8Fan]

Thank you so much! I looked him (her?) up and it's a beautiful little bird. Can I please ask how you could tell with such a blurry pic? I'd love tips so that I can learn to ID them myself in the future.

 

[Robert / Seattle]

... I'd love tips so that I can learn to ID them myself in the future.

A good field guide, like "Sibley's Guide to the Birds", and lots of field practice. Reading these posts and seeing how others respond to their identification challenges also helps. Good luck.

Robert / Seattle