tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post1247622052161982599..comments2023-10-29T09:54:07.216-04:00Comments on Country Captures: Needed: Bird Identification HelpCoy Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961295214970687017noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-60921678912287550472011-02-12T08:59:32.367-05:002011-02-12T08:59:32.367-05:00A birder friend told me it's an Eastern Phoebe...A birder friend told me it's an Eastern Phoebe. Here's a good picture of one for comparison:<br /><br />http://lifeatdrtoms.blogspot.com/2010/03/eastern-phoebes-and-our-front.html<br /><br />MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803092589553205436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-43351507502982336532011-02-11T19:28:34.646-05:002011-02-11T19:28:34.646-05:00Great pic's. the E Phoebe is a pretty bird. Lo...Great pic's. the E Phoebe is a pretty bird. Love the hawk shots.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-35077015818259242502011-02-11T12:16:45.779-05:002011-02-11T12:16:45.779-05:00It looks like most agree the small bird is an east...It looks like most agree the small bird is an eastern phoebe and indeed looking at some reference material I do believe you all pegged it.<br /><br />Considering the overall appearance of the hawk ie size, breast barring etc I probably do have a broad-winged. I would consider the location central Florida; it was 30-40 miles south of Orlando so it could easily be in the hawk's winter range.<br /><br />RuthieJ,<br />Sorry but I cannot say that I heard the phoebe's song. With my hearing issues I have to rely primarily upon sight.Coy Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961295214970687017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-46520491250909647732011-02-11T08:08:56.157-05:002011-02-11T08:08:56.157-05:00Hi Again Coy,
I'm going with the others on Eas...Hi Again Coy,<br />I'm going with the others on Eastern Phoebe ID also. Yellow wash on the belly and conspicuous wingbars, plus it winters in Florida. Did you happen to notice any tail wagging as it was sitting on the wire? That's definitive too. Plus it sings it's name, so a lot of times even if you can't see it you know who's there!<br />Happy Birding!RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-25432234375756415442011-02-11T07:53:59.597-05:002011-02-11T07:53:59.597-05:00Hi Coy,
Meggie sent me over to help with hawk ID. ...Hi Coy,<br />Meggie sent me over to help with hawk ID. When I first looked at the picture, I thought Red-Shouldered (a year-round raptor in Florida) and reviewed some photos on-line. Then I also checked Broad-Winged photos to find that some of those photos also were very similar to yours. However in checking the Broad-Winged range map, I found that it winters only in the very southern tip of Florida. Not sure where you took this photo, but in late Dec. it could certainly have been a late migrant too.<br />You're so right about the frustrations of bird ID! Your photos are beautiful and I'm glad you're enjoying the beauty of nature and sharing it with your blog readers.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-53348860754730260232011-02-10T21:28:49.547-05:002011-02-10T21:28:49.547-05:00I appreciate all birds but have no idea of most of...I appreciate all birds but have no idea of most of their names.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-40009850094716587812011-02-10T17:10:07.165-05:002011-02-10T17:10:07.165-05:00Hi Coy. I'm not hot on US species but checking...Hi Coy. I'm not hot on US species but checking thro' my Sibley I would agree with Eastern Phoebe ... right winter location, general jiz, pale yellow underparts, bill and head shape.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-38618027368377132332011-02-10T10:43:17.394-05:002011-02-10T10:43:17.394-05:00My vote would go to flycatcher rather than phoebe....My vote would go to flycatcher rather than phoebe. Real nice shot!CountryDreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054776525714625769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-47647055948064796052011-02-10T09:34:53.220-05:002011-02-10T09:34:53.220-05:00I'm NO birder but it certainly looks like this...I'm NO birder but it certainly looks like this, an Alder Flycatcher:<br /><br />http://sdakotabirds.com/species/alder_flycatcher_info.htm<br /><br />MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803092589553205436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-62109146532551559242011-02-10T09:05:29.746-05:002011-02-10T09:05:29.746-05:00My first thought was Phoebe as well. Not sure abo...My first thought was Phoebe as well. Not sure about the Hawk. I have a hard time with I.D.ing birds too.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-41679301346790990272011-02-10T07:16:02.016-05:002011-02-10T07:16:02.016-05:00My guess is Eastern Phoebe as well. Lovely captur...My guess is Eastern Phoebe as well. Lovely capture and that HAWK is awesome!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-11720030903280735412011-02-10T07:12:42.017-05:002011-02-10T07:12:42.017-05:00Eastern Phoebe and I agree with you on the Hawk-mo...Eastern Phoebe and I agree with you on the Hawk-most likely Broad wing--it has significant barring on chest and has a long tail and dark head and tufted legsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05400574861179520996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-50164870976837648172011-02-10T05:36:33.012-05:002011-02-10T05:36:33.012-05:00I think the first one is probably a flycatcher, bu...I think the first one is probably a flycatcher, but I do not know which one. If nobody can help you I can maybe copy your pictures and send them to one of my friend who is a very good birder ID... Let me know!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-24316164237795071312011-02-09T21:49:36.057-05:002011-02-09T21:49:36.057-05:00My best guess is , Eastern Phoebe. No guess on the...My best guess is , Eastern Phoebe. No guess on the Hawk.sfrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060809651171343060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-32551374161775205332011-02-09T20:44:19.641-05:002011-02-09T20:44:19.641-05:00Sorry, but I have to disagree with fishing guy. I&...Sorry, but I have to disagree with fishing guy. I'm pretty sure it is an eastern Phoebe. look at this wikipedia entry or look up phoebe in the id books<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Phoebe<br />The bill of the junco is usually lighter and the phoebe sits more upright rather than leaning forward as does the junco. they are very much alike and easily confused. Another thing, I wire is a normal place for the phoebe who is probably looking for bugs, being a flycatcher as Ruth said.<br />nellieNellie from Beyond My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149596937067869426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-61184700736900605492011-02-09T20:07:48.869-05:002011-02-09T20:07:48.869-05:00Coy: The little bird is a female Dark Eyed Junco w...Coy: The little bird is a female Dark Eyed Junco which is in my winter back yard. I'm not sure about the hawk.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331017.post-80932540574956521912011-02-09T20:02:32.296-05:002011-02-09T20:02:32.296-05:00The first bird is in the Flycatcher family,perhaps...The first bird is in the Flycatcher family,perhaps an Eastern Phoebe.I find this family of birds very difficult to ID,but that is my best guess.I won't try for the Hawk.<br /> RuthRuth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.com