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Recent content by mjeffries

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    Stumped

    Hi Everyone, I was birding with some friends this past weekend and are embarrassed I am unable to ID this bird. It was flitting around on the ground along with other birds of the same species. I live in northeast Texas.
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    Bird in northeast Texas, USA

    This bird was seen high in the tree tops around 12 pm this past weekend in northeast Texas, USA.
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    Grand Canyon Bird Guides?

    Does anyone know of any private bird guides for touring the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA) area? I've looked online, but haven't had much luck. Thanks!
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    Bird ID southern Wisconsin

    I heard this bird before I saw it. It had a beautiful song. Similar to a Wood Thrush. It was foraging on the ground in a horse pasture around 9:30 am in a little town south of Madison, Wisconsin USA. Thanks!
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    Hawk ID in Missouri, USA

    This bird was very distinctive to me. Could it be a Harlan's? Just wondering if anyone else had any opinions. The website on the recent discussion of the distinction was quite interesting. thanks for all the input!
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    Hawk ID in Missouri, USA

    This photo was taken late October of 2009 in western Missouri. It was sitting on a low pipe in an open field close the road. Any ideas? Thanks!
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    Need Sparrow ID confirmation - New Hampshire - USA

    What lens are you using?? Great shot!!!
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    Best Camera Strap Available??

    Thanks for your input! I will start my search tonight. Melinda
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    Purple or House Finch Northeast Texas, US

    Thanks for the info on the forked tail. That will be a good indicator for me next time. Although I agree with Alex the color between the two (with the purple now IDed) is quite contrasting. Just surprising to see them for the first time after 3 years of dedicated birding to this area and never...
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    Mourning Dove Feeder Takeover?

    I stopped feeding safflower because the doves love it and most of the other song birds don't care for it except for the cardinals. Although they like the sunflowers, in my opinion the safflower seems to really attract them to the feeders. Have you tried feeding thistle or a high quality mix that...
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    Purple or House Finch Northeast Texas, US

    Thanks for the replies!! This is so exciting. First Purple I've seen in this area!
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    Purple or House Finch Northeast Texas, US

    This finch arrived at my feeder a few days ago and I'm having trouble deciding if it's a Purple or House Finch. It visits the feeder early in the morning, around lunch and again in the evening, but never stays long at the feeder. Do Purples have forked tails? This bird has a forked tail...
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    Bird ID, Houston Texas

    I agree with the Grackle.
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    Lots of Cedar Waxwings this morning

    I finally got some good shots of some Cedar Waxwings. They are usually perched at the top of trees and are hard to get clear photos of. This morning the were flying back and forth from my pear tree to a puddle in my driveway which allowed for these photos. Others species seen today: Brown...
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    worst misses 2009

    Although some of these species are easily spotted, due to the times I had to take my vacations I had just missed them in migration. Got to see the Whooping Cranes though. Black Rail- thought I saw but couldn't confirm Bufflehead Duck Vermilion Flycatcher Green Jay Yellow-headed Black Bird
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