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camallard

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• Aug 18, 2009

• #1

These photos were taken today. I believe this is a Eastern Phoebe but not sure because of the wing bars. Maybe a juvenile phoebe? Please confirm. Thanks.

 

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Aberrant

Active member

• Aug 18, 2009

• #2

It's an adult eastern phoebe, a juvenile would have a pale yellow belly.

 

Chris Benesh

So much work, so little time...so let's go birding

• Aug 20, 2009

• #3

Hi Ann,

I have to disagree with Aberrant on the age of this bird. It is an Eastern Phoebe for sure, but the bright cinnamon wing bars, rounded, pale tipped primaries, and fleshy gape flanges are all indicative of a juvenile.

These are really nice shots!

Chris

 

Aberrant

Active member

• Aug 24, 2009

• #4

Fair enough, out here in California I'm not too familiar with eastern phoebe plumage.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Aug 24, 2009

• #5

You have your ID, just wanted to say very nice shots.

 

Brookie

Well-known member

• Aug 24, 2009

• #6

Came to compliment the photos as well. Very nice shots.

 

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tippyhamm

Active member

• Aug 25, 2009

• #7

Very nice pictures, camallard. What kind of camera were you using?

 

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camallard

Well-known member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #8

Thanks for all the nice comments on the photos.
tippyhamm - I'm using a Canon 40d with 400mm L, handheld this time.