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Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus)

Observer

silasthebirder

Date

August 21, 2019 09:50 AM EDT

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What

Boto (Inia geoffrensis)

Observer

schaferpho

Date

July 2008

Description

Amazon River Dolphins or Botos (Inia geoffrensis) Mother and Calf underwater in Flooded Forest, Rio Negro, Amazonia, Brazil

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American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

Observer

sylbird

Date

May 5, 2018

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What

Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina)

Observer

cristianbenaprs

Date

June 17, 2018 07:00 PM ADT

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What

Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis)

Observer

jlayman

Date

July 18, 2019 10:27 AM EDT

Description

Well-documented Mega rarity

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What

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

alexis_orion

Date

July 12, 2019 11:09 AM EDT

Description

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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Observer

ungerlord

Date

April 8, 2018 10:07 AM PDT

Description

Bald eagle bringing a turtle to its nest to feed its chicks

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Common Loon (Gavia immer)

Observer

ronskelley

Date

July 17, 2015

Description

Access Bay Loon with 2 chicks

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Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Observer

sambiology

Date

February 14, 2018

Description

Had a fruitful meeting with Rockwall Parks and Rec folks today -- we checked out Pettinger Preserve and mapped a few possible trail locations. After, I went to eat and observed a few more critters. :)

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Eastern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis ssp. cardinalis)

Observer

kyletansley

Date

March 18, 2019 10:51 AM EDT

Description

Cardinal getting territorial with itself in this mirror. It was doing the same thing last week too. It spends a not-insignificant amount of time battling itself.

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Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Observer

austin0201

Date

January 18, 2018 10:33 PM HST

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What

Grey Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis)

Observer

minty_starlight

Date

August 1, 2018 01:50 PM EDT

Description

The kingbird did not like the hawk in his tree and chased him out.

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

dms215

Date

July 19, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

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What

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Observer

shaneoneal

Date

March 11, 2019 08:41 AM EDT

Description

Falcon by Thomas Circle eating a dove

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What

Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)

Observer

greglasley

Date

November 28, 2018 08:54 AM CST

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What

Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata)

Observer

juanbou

Date

August 27, 2017 11:29 AM -05

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What

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)

Observer

conuropsis

Date

September 11, 2011 02:23 PM EDT

Description

Seen along the edge of the school.

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What

Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)

Observer

easpears

Date

February 2018

Description

MEGA FIND! Found resting on log in possible vernal pool during Virginia Master Naturalist walk through the Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest. One of the farthest western records for Virginia and a county first for Prince Edward. Also, possibly one of the earliest observation dates in the state, with a previous record being February 19. One of the best herps of the year for central Virginia. Observed by Evan S, Ty S, Al L, Betsy L, & Regina S.

Update - The same individual was found in a separate vernal pool about 2,000 feet east of this location on February 11, 2020.
My Obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40568726
Ty's Obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38548072

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What

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)

Observer

twotalonsup

Date

November 24, 2017 11:48 AM EST

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What

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens)

Observer

bert_filemyr

Date

May 13, 2018

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What

Mallard × Northern Pintail (Anas platyrhynchos × acuta)

Observer

liliumtbn

Date

February 19, 2019 02:17 PM EST

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What

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Observer

designwallah

Date

January 31, 2018

Description

Seen on Playa Sámara, Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

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What

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)

Observer

nwinograd

Date

March 10, 2019 10:45 AM EDT

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What

American Pipit (Anthus rubescens)

Observer

texaskingbird

Date

January 25, 2019 08:37 AM CST

Description

This thrush was seen on a Texas Ornithological Society winter meeting field trip. It was watched for more than 5 minutes high in a tree. The whole time it was facing us and this was all we could see. We could not see its back and when we tried to move around it, that was when it flew. The breast spotting is not as heavy as a Hermit Thrush usually has, leading some of the participants to think that it might be a Veery. But a Veery would not have the eye-ring and should be enjoying the warmer weather south of the border..The only thrush that thsi could be is a Hermit Thrush. Any contrary opinions are welcome.

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What

Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

Observer

sedsevers

Date

April 16, 2004 06:50 AM MDT

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What

California Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. californicus)

Observer

dwboston

Date

October 20, 2017 09:51 AM CDT

Description

10/20/2017, 9:51 AM
Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 1/1250 sec, f/8, 349mm (EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM), ISO 3200 (auto), Exp comp +1/3

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What

Grey Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)

Observer

mhking

Date

May 13, 2017 09:55 AM EDT

Description

Sedgewick Park, Oakville, Halton Region, ON

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What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

vijaybarve

Date

March 3, 2019 05:41 PM CST

Description

The plants around the Alligators are https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/21002318

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What

Barn Owl (Tyto alba)

Observer

natureali

Date

January 22, 2015 01:02 PM PST

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What

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Observer

pneuch

Date

June 2016

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What

Ross's Gull (Rhodostethia rosea)

Observer

greglasley

Date

October 10, 2015

Description

See:
http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/2091917
for yesterday's obs in this same area and for context.

This was a day we observed one of the amazing phenomena of nature regarding bird migration, and specifically, Ross’s Gull migration. Weather conditions for humans was very tough with temps of 22-24 degrees F and a very stiff NE wind ranging from 20 to 30 mph all day long. Isaac and I arrived at the base of the point at Barrow about 9:45 AM just after there was enough light to see. We started seeing Ross’s Gulls heading NE along the coast, typically from 100-300 meters offshore. They were mainly in loose groups of 5 to 25 individuals with a few minutes between groups. We took many photos, but it was dark and overcast and conditions for photos difficult. Most of out shots were taken at 3200 ISO in order to have any decent shutter speed, and with the birds 100 to 300 meters away it made photo ops challenging at best…..but we got shots. The conditions for humans was such that we could stand about 5 minutes outside before we had to seek shelter in the car. We were bundled in long underwear, many layers of warm clothing and parkas, but it was COLD! To make a long story short, we tallied 600-800 Ross’s Gulls between 9:45 AM and noon when the movement slowed down considerably. Can you believe 600-800 Ross’s Gulls! We were not using a scope, just binocs. I have no idea how many Ross's Gulls were moving NE along the coast beyond our vision but I am satisfied that multiple thousands of Ross's Gulls migrated past Barrow on this day. The birds were not stopping to feed, but simply moving against the strong wind with ease. Two other small groups of observers independently tallied over 1000 Ross’s Gulls this day in nearby spots along this same area of shoreline. The shoreline where you can view these birds is probably 7-10 miles long so just wherever you happen to plant yourself is where you can look from. It was an amazing spectacle, but we still have not had any of these birds very close so we are still hoping for that really close encounter that can happen. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, this species is likely the most seldom seen of North American gulls (and certainly one of the most beautiful) and most U.S. observers will never see one. To see 600+ in one day is just unbelievable. I will post several images of adult and immature birds to give an idea of the scope of the migration and what we saw. We have one more morning to try again, then back to Texas.

Image 1 shows an immature Ross's Gull leading an adult bird.

Image 2 shows 11 Ross's at a distance. This is a typical binocular view.

Image 3 shows 10 Ross's Gulls. The lead bird is immature.

Image 4 shows 2 immature Ross's Gulls

Image 5 shows 4 birds

Image 6 shows a nice adult, still quite pink.

Image 7 shows an adult not showing much pink

Image 8 shows two pink adults

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What

Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus)

Observer

alinaboksorn

Date

December 1, 2018 05:15 PM HST

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What

Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini)

Observer

dpom

Date

June 9, 2018 09:47 PM PDT

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Bornean Frogmouth (Batrachostomus mixtus)

Observer

jann_borneo

Date

August 2017

Description

Genus: Batrachostomus
Species :mixtus Sharpe, 1892.
Common name : Bornean Frogmouth.
It is fomerly considered conspecific with B.poliolophus but lacks extensive white on underparts, male has a much darker crown and female more contrastingly rich rufous. Vocalizations yet to be analysed in depth. It is considered to be monotypic.

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Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)

Observer

cedimaria

Date

January 16, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Description

On the jetty

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What

Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus)

Observer

elrayman210

Date

February 25, 2019 02:00 PM CST

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What

Tasmanian Forester Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus ssp. tasmaniensis)

Observer

simongrove

Date

April 7, 2015 04:53 PM AEST

Description

Forester (Eastern grey) kangaroo Macropus giganteus, Hopground Beach, Maria Island, Tasmania, April 2015

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What

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)

Observer

beloch

Date

August 26, 2017

Description

Regurgitando/ regurgitating

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Observer

alexis_orion

Date

February 25, 2019 01:35 PM CET

Description

We Found this TINY bug crawling around on the ground. When I tried to put it on to a better surface for photographing, it jumped nearly 5 centimeters high!
I think it was around 1 mm long?
I did some research and I think that it was most likely a Globular Springtail. Any further ID help would be appreciated.

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What

Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)

Observer

zaccota

Date

August 26, 2016 02:49 PM EDT

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What

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)

Observer

stepr

Date

January 10, 2018

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What

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

Observer

buffleheads

Date

March 31, 2018 01:13 PM EDT

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Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Observer

greglasley

Date

January 23, 1994

Description

These are scans from some old slides of the 6th Texas record of Black-headed Gull. One shot shows a cropped view of the bird in question, the other image shows it in comparison to several winter Bonaparte's Gulls. When this species is found in Texas it is usually with Bonaparte's Gulls. I have posted the accepted Texas records of this species from the files of the Bird Records Committee of the Texas Ornithology Society. You will see this record as number 6.

BLACK-HEADED GULL (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Accepted (27)

2 Jan-23 Feb 1982 Lake Livingston Dam, SAJ/POL (TPRF 260) (AB 36:308, 671)
1 & 3 Mar 1989 Lake Arlington, TAR (TBRC 1989-26) (AB 43:507)
31 Dec 1989-4 Feb 1990 Lake Waco, MCL (TBRC 1990-4; TPRF 844) (AB 44:292)
returning 11 Dec 1990-12 Jan 1991 (TBRC 1991-21) (AB 45:291)
2-20 Jan 1993 Wright Patman Lake, BOW (TBRC 1993-35) (AB 47:275, 865)
28 Feb 1993 Baffin Bay, KLE (TBRC 1993-38) (AB 47:275)
31 Dec 1993-18 Feb 1994 Wright Patman Lake, BOW/CAS (TBRC 1994-31; TPRF 1223) (FN 48:226, 748)
10 Dec 1995 Lake Tawakoni, RAI (TBRC 1995-153) (FN 50:190)
12 Feb-25 Mar 1996 Cooper Lake, DEL/HOP (TBRC 1996-20; TPRF 1516) (FN 50:190, 302)
returning 2 Nov 1996-13 Feb 1997 (TBRC 1996-161; TPRF 1555) (FN 51:84, 769)
returning 26 Oct 1997-14 Feb 1998 (TBRC 1997-162; TPRF 1596) (FN 52:89, 224)
returning 18 Nov 1998-24 Feb 1999 (TBRC 1999-9; TPRF 1741) (NAB 53:76, 181)
returning 26 Nov 1999-27 Feb 2000 (TBRC 1999-110; TPRF 1756)
28 Dec 1996 Lake Wright Patman, BOW/CAS (TBRC 1997-3) (FN 51:529, 769)
9 Feb 1997 Mountain Creek Lake, DAS (TBRC 1997-49) (FN 51:769)
24 Jan-23 Mar 1998 Fort Worth, TAR (TBRC 1998-16; TPRF 1597) (FN 52:224, 355)
1-21 Mar 1998 Fort Worth, TAR (TBRC 1998-42; TPRF 1608) (FN 52:355-356)
returning 2 Feb-mid Mar 1999 (TBRC 1999-21; TPRF 1740) (NAB 53:182)
returning 30 Nov 2000-8 Jan 2001 (TBRC 2000-144; TPRF 1862)
24 Dec 1999-18 Feb 2000 Fort Worth, TAR (TBRC 1999-115)
23 Dec 2000 Possum Kingdom L., PAP (TBRC 2001-113)
15-21 Nov 2003 Cooper Lake, DEL/HOP (TBRC 2004-8; TPRF 2182)
14-17 Mar 2004 Wright Patman Lake, BOW/CAS (TBRC 2004-24; TPRF 2190)
12 Dec 2004 South Padre Is., CAM (TBRC 2004-104; TPRF 2248)
1 Jan 2007 Lewisville Lake, DEN (TBRC 2007-09)
17-27 Dec 2007 Big Creek Lake/Cooper Lake, DEL (TBRC 2008-10; TPRF 2536)
7 Nov 2009 Cooper Lake, HOP (TBRC 2009-93; TPRF 2781)

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What

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Observer

alexis_orion

Date

January 27, 2019 11:04 AM CET

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What

Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)

Observer

hoh3

Date

June 12, 2018 02:29 PM EDT

Description

Nest of rabbits found in raised rhubarb bed in vegetable garden

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What

Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)

Observer

cammie

Date

May 12, 2018 07:35 PM HST

Description

Paint me like one of your French girls!

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What

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

Observer

greglasley

Date

February 21, 2005 04:24 PM CST

Description

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Bird was yawning, inside of his pouch is turned
partially inside-out during this process. After this yawn the bird
looked quite normal again.
Texas City Dike, Texas City,
Galveston Co., Texas
21 February 2005

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What

Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)

Observer

mshimmel

Date

October 11, 2017 09:46 PM CDT

Description

Caught during an owl banding session at the Wildcat Hills banding station

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What

Mainland Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus ssp. acadicus)

Observer

kokanee

Date

February 21, 2019

Description

Saw-whet Owl off the thicket trail. It had a shrew in its claws and was being "mobbed" by chickadees and nuthatches.

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What

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

Observer

javigonz

Date

July 31, 2018 07:20 PM CDT

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What

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

Observer

kalamurphyking

Date

January 20, 2015 11:26 AM CST

Description

White Rock lake, Sunset Bay
Show-Off
Those pouches require a lot of stretching. Also, as we approach breeding season, mature breeding pelicans, both male and female, are developing the bump/horn on their top beak. It is just beginning here, it will get much larger. After the breeding season is over, it falls off.

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What

Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)

Observer

briangratwicke

Date

March 13, 2012 07:31 AM EDT

Description

Penguin pecks elephant seal to see what happens...

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What

Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)

Observer

cmweissburg

Date

May 24, 2017 06:26 AM EDT

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What

Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)

Observer

vicfazio3

Date

December 23, 2015

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What

Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)

Observer

finatic

Date

August 14, 2016 12:58 PM PDT

Place

Rio Rico (Google, OSM)

Description

Santa Cruz County, Arizona, US

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What

American Wigeon (Mareca americana)

Observer

ryanandrews

Date

November 21, 2015 12:09 PM PST

Description

Saw quite a few of these guys here. They were extremely cooperative, which is not usually the case with wigeons in my experience!

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Coyote (Canis latrans)

Observer

oddfitz

Date

December 29, 2014 02:09 AM CST

Description

One of my favorite game camera captures.

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What

Kingbirds (Genus Tyrannus)

Observer

eduardoholbox

Date

June 8, 2018 04:41 PM HST

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What

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)

Observer

nsferguson

Date

November 11, 2018 02:25 PM EST

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What

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

Observer

tomegatherion

Date

November 30, 2016 11:25 AM MSK

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What

Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini)

Observer

akiley

Date

September 3, 2017 08:18 AM EDT

Description

Continuing 2nd state record- Juvenile

**This and ALL of my photos are Copyright Aidan Kiley, and are not to be copied, used or distributed for any purpose without my explicit consent.

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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)

Observer

geococcyx

Date

March 17, 2016 09:16 PM PDT

Description

Melanistic Song Sparrow. Singing male, ID'ed as Song Sparrow by song, and similar face pattern (visible in photo though muted due to melanism). The bird was also associating with a standard-issue SOSP, possibly a mate.

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What

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Observer

nestboxer

Date

June 15, 2012 11:33 AM +13

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What

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Observer

juddpatterson

Date

March 2013

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What

Key Deer (Odocoileus virginianus ssp. clavium)

Observer

juddpatterson

Date

July 2008

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What

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Observer

greglasley

Date

March 4, 2018 11:14 AM CST

Description

This partially leucistic singing male Red-winged Blackbird certainly caught my eye! Note also the pale bill tip and feet.

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What

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)

Observer

nbnc

Date

January 8, 2013

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What

White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

Observer

susanelliott

Date

June 8, 2016

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What

Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)

Observer

tkoffel

Date

July 31, 2016 10:25 AM ADT

Description

Interesting interaction between the white-tailed deer and this song bird caught on a camera trap. I have my idea for the bird, but help would really be appreciated.

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What

Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

Date

September 12, 2010 03:04 PM AEST

Description

I was extremely happy to find this melanistic individual along with regular examples of the species. Complete melanism is a very unusual occurrence in birds, possibly as rare or rarer than albnisim!

Shame it couldn't have been native, but what an awesome encounter...

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What

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

aaronr

Date

January 12, 2019 11:11 AM EST

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What

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

Observer

jemredwood

Date

February 14, 2019 11:47 AM EST

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What

Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)

Observer

neontetraploid

Date

July 27, 2018 10:04 AM PDT

Description

The first indication that something exciting was about to happen was a series of really loud calls which immediately captured my attention. Then I was treated to this amazing display. Glad I can finally check "mating Western grebes" off the bucket list now

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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)

Observer

mw52berg

Date

February 18, 2019 09:43 AM PST

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What

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

Observer

colincroft

Date

February 16, 2019 03:06 PM MST

Description

Leucistic female; continuing bird

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What

Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii)

Observer

willem9

Date

January 10, 2019 03:51 PM MST

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What

Titmice (Genus Baeolophus)

Observer

toomanyseed

Date

June 25, 2018 09:20 AM PDT

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What

Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

Observer

jay106n

Date

April 12, 2018 12:39 AM EDT

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What

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

neature_seeker

Date

May 27, 2017 05:41 PM CDT

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What

Merlin (Falco columbarius)

Observer

anudibranchmom

Date

January 8, 2019 12:23 PM PST

Description

Experts - What is going on here? This male American Kestrel sure did seem to have the hots for this female Merlin. He kept trying to get close to her and even brought her a few treats (insects?) from the grass beneath the fence. She accepted the treats but didn't seem thrilled with the attention. However, when he flew off, she followed him...

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Nuttall's White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys ssp. nuttalli)

Observer

northcoaster

Date

November 11, 2018 04:46 PM PST

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What

Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Observer

josiebooks

Date

December 31, 2018 05:22 PM EST

Description

Albino variation

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What

Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)

Observer

greglasley

Date

December 14, 2018 07:58 AM CST

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What

Merlin (Falco columbarius)

Observer

nanorca13

Date

July 7, 2018 03:06 PM PDT

Description

Merlin chasing off Eagle

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What

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Observer

lioneska

Date

August 22, 2018

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What

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Observer

greglasley

Date

July 2018

Place

Texas, US (Google, OSM)

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What

North American Osprey (Pandion haliaetus ssp. carolinensis)

Observer

greglasley

Date

December 30, 2016 01:00 PM CST

Description

I managed just a few quick shots from the car as an Osprey flew by with a fish over the Pedernales River in Johnson City, Texas. This was the only shot of the 4 or 5 that was in decent focus. This fish has been identified as:
American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)
http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/4870751

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What

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Observer

gwh

Date

June 1, 2018 09:20 AM EDT

Description

A point of interest here; this male brought two fish at once back to the nest. Both parents fed the little ones at the same time. I typically don't see the male helping out with the feeding.

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What

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Observer

oscaramaro

Date

August 7, 2017 10:03 AM CDT

Description

Albino

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What

Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla)

Observer

bekkita

Date

January 27, 2019

Description

Continuing rarity found by homeowner Beau Shroyer at his feeders in Becker County, Minnesota. Minnesota's eighth state record, seen and well-documented by many observers. A huge thank you to the homeowners who are graciously open to visitors!

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What

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

Observer

mako252

Date

February 3, 2019 05:55 PM CST

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What

Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens)

Observer

skylerqf

Date

October 26, 2017

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What

Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Observer

greglasley

Date

May 1, 1988

Description

Cattle Egret
with Barn Swallow it has caught
Dry Tortugas, Florida
1 May 1988

Cattle Egrets are a species known to wander. They made it to the U.S. on their own in the early 1950s and are now a common species all over the Americas. I once found a dead Cattle Egret on a rocky beach in Antarctica. There are no insects on Antarctica, so that particular Cattle Egret just wandered too far. Such might be said for Florida's Dry Tortugas. They are called "dry" for good reason. There is no fresh water. Birds that end up there and are too tired to move on, simply die. It is a daily task of employees at Fort Jefferson to walk around and pick up and discard the Cattle Egret carcasses before they open the fort to the birdwatchers each spring day. On this day my group watched a starving Cattle Egret (there are few large insects for the egrets to feed on) grab a Barn Swallow. It certainly made for a strange scene!

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What

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Observer

minty_starlight

Date

February 4, 2019 01:11 PM EST

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What

North American Mountain Lion (Puma concolor ssp. couguar)

Observer

donframpton

Date

April 29, 2018 10:16 AM PDT

Description

Young female mountain lion walking past the Trippet Ranch visitor center on Sunday morning.

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What

Southern Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata ssp. undulata)

Observer

colin25

Date

July 13, 2014 12:09 PM SAST

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What

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)

Observer

gcwarbler

Date

November 17, 1979 03:00 PM CST

Description

I'm uploading these field sketches of two goldeneyes which were studied by a group of birders at Austin's Hornsby Bend in November 1979. One of these female goldeneye's generated a lot of discussion as to the possibility of it being a Barrow's. Despite much detailed research and @greglasley's photos*, no definitive conclusion was ever reached.

  • http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/5105221
    The present record applies to the other female duck, a standard (if rare for the area) Common Goldeneye. Note: My sketches, done the same day, were intialed by me with the date "11/17/78" but that year is in error.

My eBird checklist for this date lists both birds as "Common Goldeneye":
http://ebird.org/ebird/tx/view/checklist/S16836222

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What

Bullock's Oriole (Icterus bullockii)

Observer

finatic

Date

May 19, 2012 06:42 PM PDT

Description

Bullock's Oriole
Boulder County, Colorado
5-19-12

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