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Thank you for your submissions!! This week's bird is a Common Black Hawk! This species is superficially similar to Zone-tailed Hawk, there are some differences in the tail pattern and the wings are broader. This photo was taken in Maricopa County, Arizona on May 17th. Those who guessed Common Black Hawk get 3 points. Anyone who guessed any species in the family Accipitridae gets 1 point. 1 additional point is awarded to those who guessed adult. Sex cannot be determined from this photo. Here's the 10/22/21 scoreboard. _________________________________ 1. BirdingBoy - 30 points 2. Kevin - 29 points 3. TheBirdNuts - 27 points 4. BirdNrd, Connor Cochrane - 26 points 5. Kerri - 25 points 6. Stitch58 - 24 points 7. AidanB - 23 points 8. meghann - 22 points 8. Avery, IKLland - 21 points 7. Kansabirdguy - 19 points 8. PalmWarbler - 18 points 9. Peromyscus - 15 points 4. MichaelLong - 14 points 10. Seanbirds - 13 points 11. quiscalusquiscula - 10 points 12. PaulK - 7 points 12. EdHogg, Lonestranger - 6 points 13. Johnd - 5 points _________________________________ Let me know if I missed you on the scoreboard or if I made any other errors. Thanks again for your submissions! This week's quiz will be posted shortly.

Snowy Plovers!!! https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/381775731 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/381775741

Savannah Sparrow. The yellow lores and small pale bill can help separate it from Song.

Is this close enough?

Normally the shore behind the falcon would be covered in birds. Gee I wonder why there were none yesterday?😁

This is from July. I see foxes from time to time during my bird walks, but normally as soon as they see me they run off. This one eye balled me for a few minutes and I was able to get a nice photo of it.

Here's this week's quiz bird!

I'd say pretty good shot considering I was accidentally on Macro

Got 2.5 lifers this morning! The half lifer is OCWA, which I saw three of. I have only heard one before, so it was nice to finally see them after hours of unsuccessful searches! https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/382038921 Second lifer was Loggerhead Shrike! This one was at a known spot, so it was easy to get, and I just haven't gotten around to going to see it yet. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/382037111 Third lifer was completely out of the blue. Nowhere close to being on my radar. Henslow's Sparrow! Didn't get photos, but saw enough of the bird (why are they so shy) to get an ID thankfully. Heard it call once. https://ebird.org/checklist/S96591560

Now I am not saying this happened, but it could have been that someone gave this gull part of his lunch to keep this gull from leaving.

The guy in the back looks like he wanted in on the pic. He should learn to wait his tern.

Some Ruby-crowned Kinglets in tricky lighting

Merlin.

Gbbg

Lesser. Shape (peaked head, more curved bill), wingbars, and color is good. The undertail coverts are more yellow than the undertail.

Lesser IMO

Let’s face it, when it comes to wildlife, we are the paparazzi, the wildlife are the stars. We use our expensive cameras and long lenses to invade their privacy. Cool! For most birds, it doesn’t matter. If they eat seeds, nectar or even bugs we don’t matter, and can even help. But when it comes to Raptors, it’s a different story. When we see a hawk sitting high in a tree, and we are clomping around on the ground, the menu is hiding under the restaurant’s tables. After a while, we should expect them to get tired of our interference and head to another restaurant. On the other hand, it is one of the prices for being beautiful. Deal with it! At least we might get a few pictures of them before, and during the time they fly away.

@Aidan B

Man! This one is tough! Those colors are hard to judge! The structure of the body and my overall impression make me think it is a Lesser Goldfinch however. The wingbars also seem better for Lesser than American. Not sure what's going on with the white undertail coverts though.

If I had known I was going to be posing for photos, I never would have passed up that free manicure.

If I may be allowed to contribute to this, North Carolina's first (presumably) Thick-billed Longspur was found this afternoon at Pea Island NWR, Dare County. eta: I saw mention of this on the Carolinas birding list a few minutes ago. I would love to look for it but it's got to be at least 6 hours away.

Yes

White throated Sparrow

You got it! The fine streaks, buffy sides and tan malar help point towards LISP.

Harlan's red-tail

Eastern Phoebe is correct. Big head that is slightly darker than the body, completely black bill, no eyering, weak wingbars, medium primary projection.

Great Blue heron ready for liftoff, with its shadow.

I hope you have a good trip, despite the sad events that are taking you!

Are the numbers out of order on purpose?

Sora Saltmarsh Sparrow Seaside Sparrow American Avocets Wilson's Snipe

Wow, I'm surprised they charge instead of asking for donations. The walks I've been on are free and other Audubon events (like art shows, which I'd pay for) are also free to join, even for non-members.

Way to go!!! @The Bird Nuts Congratulations!

Duval County, FL Black Skimmers

Tail pattern for starters I think

It may be too late in the year to be anything else.

White-throated Sparrow.

Herring, Lesser Black Backed