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Sandwich Turn! A way to remember it is like it's bill is dipped in mustard. And you have mustard on a sandwich. @Bobg

photos taken in Lakewood, Colorado 9/8/18

MN :

2 looks like a Magnolia.

Yellow-billed Cuckoo by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Heerman's Gulls

This is my first photo of a Red-eyed vireo.

Seen at Half Moon Bay just south of San Francisco today (8 Sept) hanging out with a bunch of Brewer's Blackbirds (the Starling, not me). I didn't realize how painfully ugly this poor thing was until I saw the photo at home. Looks like the skin around the face is completely denuded. Is this some transition between summer and winter plumage, or juvenile and winter plumage? Thanks. Ugly Starling by Mark Featherstone, on Flickr

Definitely Willet, but not in breeding plumage. Breeding plumage by late summer should be quite worn -- these feathers are brand new. These are still in juvenile plumage, with a few first-basic feathers on the upper wings and scaps. (Look for the clean, all-gray feathers with no scalloping or spotting.)

Seen at a beach in South Florida. Are these birds Greater Yellowlegs?

This time of year we pretty much have only Wood Ducks, BBWD, Mallards and Blue-winged Teals (although early migrants do show up, like that Ruddy Duck I had in Lincoln County last week). The apparent proportions of this bird rule out Blue-winged Teal which are smaller and stockier, the wing shape and pattern eliminates Wood Duck and BBWD. I'd say this is a Mallard, female or eclipse-plumaged male, which can show the strong contrast between the brown belly and pale under wings.

Cinnamon Teal?

Ah, yes, thought the first two were the same bird.

Just to summarize: 1. Northern Parula 2. Magnolia Warbler 3-4. Tennessee Warbler

This is a Willet, still in breeding plumage. The thick bill here is one thing you could use to distinguish it from a yellowlegs.

Any other angles? My first impression was Tennessee.

1. Yes, Northern Parula 2. Tennessee Warbler

Routine moulting. Notice the newer feathers that have already come in around the edges of the open area. Also notice the colors on the other feathers are still relatively well defined, and the edges of the feathers are still sharp and unworn. Great photo, by the way! The more I look at it, the more I appreciate it. Every time I look at it, I notice new details.

Looks good.

Looks like it to me!

I can't really answer your question but I do see one image in The Warbler Guide that shows the same mottled look.

Agreed.

Agreed.

White-eyed Vireo.

Red-tailed Hawk. The band of streaks across the belly and the dark patagial bars are good ID marks.

I agree with IvoryBillHope.

dang it

That's a good name for him.

Found another heron with a snake. All the snakes I've seen them with around here are orange spotted garter snakes which are really pretty.

Scarlet Tanager by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

This critter is on the bigger side...

Here is an image of the Nu'upia Ponds WMA. Awesome birds here!

Heceta Head Light. Oregon Coast

Mt Rainier is a special place for most of us Washington locals. Hikes around the mountain can be a challenge but the views are spectacular.

Great Bay Blvd., Tuckerton, NJ Approaching Thunderstorm by Greg Miller, on Flickr Approaching Thunderstorm II by Greg Miller, on Flickr

This is our beautiful Olympic National Park the local weather and fires have given them a different look

Big Horn mountains, Wyoming

White River Falls in north central Oregon.

Thanks, I hadn't noticed. But of course it's too late to edit.