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  1. Northcountryman

    Curious Bird Malady Article in DC region

    Just saw this on my Google page this am- pretty disturbing because it say that multiple areas within the DC metro region have reported significant numbers bird juveniles that are blind and/or with neurological issues. Seems like its mainly affecting Stralings, Grackles and Blue Jays; That may be...
  2. Northcountryman

    Hawk in New Jersey

    Wow, great description- you obviously have experience ID ing Hawks in the field!! :)
  3. Northcountryman

    Hawk in New Jersey

    Nice, How can you tell its a Cooper's Hawk?
  4. Northcountryman

    Suburban Hawks?

    Yeah, could have been that one, perhaps, as well; IDK, Hawking (if such a term exists, lol) really isn't my forte, I guess :)
  5. Northcountryman

    Suburban Hawks?

    Maybe it was, but it appeared a little bigger than that to me.
  6. Northcountryman

    Suburban Hawks?

    Southern NY, more specifically, in Suffern, about 25 miles from NYC.
  7. Northcountryman

    Suburban Hawks?

    Good morning, I just observed a Hawk this am across the street from my house. My ID skills are very shaky with hawks, so Im not sure the species, but it looked like it could have been maybe a Coopers Hawk. Would they be likely to hang around in a suburban setting , albeit a transient, of...
  8. Northcountryman

    Topography: Head to toe features of a bird

    Great resource, thank you for sharing :)
  9. Northcountryman

    Climate Watch Program 5/15-6/15/21

    Greetings to all, I wanted to make you aware of the Climate Watch Program being administered via the Audobon Society. This program's mission is to determine how climate change is impacting certain target Passerine species in different areas of the country. Surveys for the spring period run...
  10. Northcountryman

    Starling observation Pattern Developing?

    Hey all, So lately I've noticed that I havent been observing as many Starlings around . When I started keeping track about a month ago, they were the dominant spcies observed, a flock of 10-12 birds perched together high up in trees and/or telephone lines daily; however, lately, I havent seen...
  11. Northcountryman

    Fiction Books on Birds

    Bored of the Rings? :confused:
  12. Northcountryman

    How to identify a Purple vs House Finch ?

    If I can snag a pic of the bird I'm seeing daily, ill post it. Saw him again today and based on the input I'm receiving via this thread, I'm now beginning to think he may be a House Finch, especially because the body does seem to be more slender. Also, I thought I saw the brown face bands and...
  13. Northcountryman

    How to identify a Purple vs House Finch ?

    Excellent tips--Thanks!! I'm sure as I become more adept at this via experience, I can incorporate other Id'ing techniques requiring more expertise (e.g., bird-in-flight call differences) , but for now, the face bar and wings diffs should suffice as a starting point :):)
  14. Northcountryman

    Fiction Books on Birds

    No doubt about the LOR reference and birds, I mean, think of the Battle of five armies and the contribution of the Eagles? Without them, the good guys would have lost!!
  15. Northcountryman

    Hello from Southern NY

    Thanks all, I truly appreciate the warm welcome given :)
  16. Northcountryman

    How to identify a Purple vs House Finch ?

    Bill shape ? How so? Look the same to me
  17. Northcountryman

    How to identify a Purple vs House Finch ?

    Yes, more red definitely on the breast and wings . I see what your saying about the streak pattern--thats good!! Might be hard to see from a distance though. Isnt the Purple finchs song pattern a little bit lower and more shrill than the house Finch?
  18. Northcountryman

    How to identify a Purple vs House Finch ?

    When the distance is close, say, 10-20ft, I usually have no trouble (unless its a juvenile or female!) , but beyond that, I find it difficult to tell these 2 species apart. Normally, I look for the amount of raspberry coloring on the breat, wings and upper body, as Purple Finches tend to have...
  19. Northcountryman

    Hello from Southern NY

    Hello All, my name is David and I am a lifelong Bird enthusiast who--after many years of setting this passion aside for a multitude of reasons (you know how life can get in the way!)--am finally pursuing it once again!! Recently, Ive been reporting sightings via E-Bird in the Suffern area , but...
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