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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Sunday, August 16, 2015
CASPIAN TERN IN FLIGHT, SECOND MARSH, OSHAWA, ON, 8/16/15
We can identify this tern as a Caspian Tern and not a Common Tern by the dark ends under the primary.
FEMALE WOOD DUCK, SECOND MARSH, OSHAWA, ON, 8/16/15
Even though this shot was taken at a distance and is somewhat grainy this bird can be identified as a female Wood Duck by the prominent white around the eye, the short bill and the white primary edges.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
BREWER'S BLACKBIRD, FLORAL CLOCK GROUNDS, NIAGARA FALLS, ON, 8/14/15
We have identified this bird as a Brewer's Blackbird vs. a Rusty Blackbird as follows:
- The bill is thick, unlike the thin bill of the Rusty Blackbird
- The end of the tail is rough looking, rather than the smooth looking tail of the Rusty Blackbird
This is probably a male in nonbreeding plumage. Generally the Brewer's Blackbird transforms from breeding to nonbreeding plumage in August.
This is a new species for our Life List, which now stands at 145.
Friday, August 14, 2015
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