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help with id

thanks.....I couldn't ID it with Peterson's guide but had just flipped my Sibley's open right to the right page....speak of Duh.....either way it's a first Grosbeak for me!!!:t:
- henry
- Post #5
- May 22, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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help with id

I just had a visit from a new little fellow...he was about Robin sized and I'm having a little problem IDing him. I welcome the help... Thanks, Henry
- henry
- Thread
- May 22, 2003
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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I'm going to try to appreciate Blackbirds (even) more!

73's Walther.... de N7JVJ
- henry
- Post #17
- May 17, 2003
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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I'm going to try to appreciate Blackbirds (even) more!

I was saving birding for retirement...something I would do when I was older...recently I injured myself at work and am spending my days recooperating with a pair of binos and my camera...I rarely if ever truly noticed nature as I do now. I have no particular favorite bird...they all seem to...
- henry
- Post #7
- May 17, 2003
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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digiscoping

I do have a digital camera an older Sony MVC-FD90 and have managed some very good shots but as I am learning my limitation with it, I find that there is a true need to zoom in on some birds for proper ID. When I use the digital zoom, as you know I loose quality...thought those combo binnos...
- henry
- Post #3
- Apr 19, 2003
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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digiscoping

Has anyone used the binnoculars with the digital camera built in ie. like the one Meade offers? If so, how good were the pics?:brains:
- henry
- Thread
- Apr 19, 2003
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Birds & Birding
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red winged blackbird?

wow, it's a sign! but just a bit out of the way... I'll keep it in mind
- henry
- Post #14
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

Alrighty then...photo critics....lol....let me try to get a good one. I'm sorry I just started birding, how fun is this? Hmmm, wonder if this is a sign of aging? Sedate hobbies.....hmmmm
- henry
- Post #11
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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the mystery bird

I think I may have it.... a "Mourning Dove"....now I just need to snap a photo of it. I've seen them here before but never put 2 and 2 together....
- henry
- Post #4
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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the mystery bird

perhaps, but it's a day time call...I live on the water if that helps at all...
- henry
- Post #3
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

You know Paul...you may have come up with the reason why I've been having difficulties identifying these winged creatures!
- henry
- Post #8
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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the mystery bird

OK...don't laugh, there's a bird out there with a distinctive call: whoo hoo.........hoo...hoo very quiet, like blowing through a woodwind instrument. I can't I.D. the bird because I don't know what I'm looking for????? Any ideas?
- henry
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

Irish stouts, english ales, pilsners....I give more away than I could possibly drink...I just enjoy brewing.
- henry
- Post #7
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

Well then it seems we are on the same road, as I usual have a pint as I read through the publication...lol
- henry
- Post #5
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

that's the call tammie! you should write the books..... thanks!!!
- henry
- Post #3
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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red winged blackbird?

The only photos of this bird that I can find in pubs is with wings extended. The other thing is that the song seems all wrong this bird had a very long song....I know, I know...what a newbie....
- henry
- Thread
- Mar 24, 2003
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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House Finch?

thank you for the info....
- henry
- Post #7
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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House Finch?

If and when I do post a picture, what is the appropriate size/format for this forum?
- henry
- Post #5
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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House Finch?

WOOO---HOOOO a good ID !
- henry
- Post #4
- Mar 23, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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House Finch?

Ok...another dumb question from the newby....is this a house finch? Sorry about the poor quality pic.
- henry
- Thread
- Mar 23, 2003
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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hummingbird ID ?

Here's the mate me thinkst..... As a newby I think I figured something out...take the picture first then later with the pic try to ID the bird...lol
- henry
- Post #6
- Mar 23, 2003
- Forum: Hummingbirds
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What is it ?

Looks like a Ring-necked Duck (aythya collaris) related to the tufted duck but I believe it's north american????
- henry
- Post #25
- Mar 22, 2003
- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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hummingbird ID ?

Thank You both, it's the sharp contrast of colors near the head that confuses me. Brand new to birding and truly appreciate your help. Thanks again,
- henry
- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2003
- Forum: Hummingbirds
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hummingbird ID ?

If I can attach a picture I would like to know if anyone can ID this little bird....thought it might be an allen's hummingbird but the collor scheme does not match any assistance would be greatly appreciated... thank you:bounce:
- henry
- Thread
- Mar 22, 2003
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Hummingbirds