jim bird

West Tennessee this am. Late date, if so. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.

BB, thanks. ‘Hybrid”, historically, seems to be default position with this species, as it is rare in this neck of the woods.

Avery, thanks, but the implication regarding this duck is................what ?

West Tennessee this am. Always turns out to be a hybrid, but what the hey. Thanks.

West Tennessee this am. Thinking Sharp-shinned based on dark crown extension onto nape. Thanks.

West Tennessee this am. Left, thinking LB or SB Dowitcher. Right, Stilt Sandpiper ? Thanks

West Tennessee this am. First image, thinking Dunlin foreground and Stilt Sandpiper in rear. Second image, thinking Stilt Sandpiper. Thanks

West Tennessee, not the Scoter center of the world. Several ID’s, thanks.

West Tennessee this am. If so, late date. Thanks.

West Tennessee today. Pictured are what we believe to be a recurring ( 3 yrs ) Harlan’s dark morph Hawk, and what appears to be light morph variant, perhaps a Krider’s. I claim no expertise. Thanks for any insights.

West Tennessee this am. No vocals. Thinking House. Thanks.

West Tennessee this am. No vocals. Thanks.

West Tennessee this am. Early light, misting rain. Plumage coloration perceived as white. Lots of waterfowl and shorebirds in proximity. Thanks.

TL, thanks. Pine Siskin it is.

West Tennessee this am. No vocals. Thinking immature Red-Shouldered. Thanks.