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    Brewer's or Rusty Blackbird?

    James: Our counterpoints have been very educational. Thank you, one is never too old to learn (or has the old gray matter forgotten?). The fact that Rusties have a complete molt in late summer and that some males almost lack any bright edging in early October, presumably after the prebasic molt...
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    Brewer's or Rusty Blackbird?

    James: I have read the above ID-Frontiers and the comments all say that the rusty tertials on males WEAR-AWAY by early December or even November, not that the rusty tertials are not present when coming into nonbreeding plumage in October. Yes, the amount of rusty/buff coloration may vary in...
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    Tundra or Trumpeter Swan? Indiana, USA

    Yes Trumpeter, but Tundra Swans ALWAYS accompany Trumpeters in the west.
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    Brewer's or Rusty Blackbird?

    Sorry, your quote 'hint of supercilium' is perfect for Brewer's while Rusty Blackbirds (except adult male) have distinct superciliums. The overall coloration is also perfect for female Brewer's except for the wing covets. The tertail edgings are gray and brownish .. no hint of Rusty. Rusty edged...
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    Brewer's or Rusty Blackbird?

    I recently discovered this picture titled 'Rusty Blackbird' on the web. The photo was taken by an experienced birder in British Columbia on October 16th, which drew my attention as Rusty's are usually in full nonbreeding plumage at that date. They acquire their rusty-toned plumage by August...
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    calgary to vancouver island in late august

    The following links lead to two birdfinding guides for British Columbia and Vancouver Island that are invaluable for a successful trip. The books are available in many public libraries in the province as well. Don't let the comical cover put you off, the book is serious and includes detailed...
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    calgary to vancouver island in late august

    The following links lead to two birdfinding guides for British Columbia and Vancouver Island that are invaluable for a successful trip. The books are available in many public libraries in the province as well. Don't let the comical cover put you off, the book is serious and includes detailed...
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    hybrid Clay-colored x Chipping Sparrow?

    The images attached show a first-winter sparrow with facial features of Clay-colored (pale lores & distinct moustachial stripe et cetera) but the rump and breast colour are atypical. Some Clay-colored Sparrows do exhibit gray rumps but there is usually an overlaying tone of buff and the overall...
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    Crested Myna!!!!!

    Crested Mynas were extirpated in Vancouver in February of 2003 so seeing one in 2005 would indicate a recent escape or a single bird overlooked by the Vancouver birding community. This sighting is very important if not incorrectly identified and should be reported to Wayne Weber or some other...
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    Rare birds galore!!

    reply Got the message that the bird you photographed above was not the Little Stint as presumed. However, with camera in hand it would have been a good opportunity to confirm the species as occurring on Vancouver Island. The species is as yet hypothetical for the Island. Poor shots are better...
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    Rare birds galore!!

    Little Stint http://www.birdforum.net/images/smilies/mad.gif Dear Canadagurl123: If the photograph of the shorebird that is found with your title "Birds Galore" is a picture of the Little Stint you found at Port Renfrew on August 31, 2008, I'm afraid you have made a mistake. The image is...
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