[which warbler]

Most warblers have left Nova Scotia by now, but I saw this one this morning and was only able to grab two bad images before it flew. So once again, I must seek help from my 'bird mentors'. Can anyone ID this bird from the poor photos? My best guesses are Pine or Blackpoll. Thanks

[A Grebe but which one]

Thank you Mr. Cochrane. I'll report it as such.

[A Grebe but which one]

The general look is a Horned Grebe but it may be a Red-necked Grebe. Can you folks help me?  Thanks

[Is this a spotted sandpiper?]

whoops! I've been calling these Solitary Sandpipers. Thanks

[Maybe a Red-throated Loon?]

Thanks for figuring this out for me. I'll report it as a Red-throated Loon. 

[Maybe a Red-throated Loon?]

Sorry. It's in the tag. Nova Scotia

[Maybe a Red-throated Loon?]

I zoomed in on this bird that was way out over the harbour and thought it was an immature Northern Gannet with the black tipped wings, but on viewing the two pictures at home, it looks like it might be an immature Red-throated Loon. It's flight pattern was steady flapping like a loon whereas Gannets tend to flap and then glide a little. Can you help with these poor images?

[Ring-billed Gull?]

You are correct Mr. Leukering. There were 2 of these birds there in the early morning light. I thought the images were of the same bird but seem to be mistaken. Thank you for your assistance.

[Ring-billed Gull?]

Thank you akandula. Ring-billed, immature (first winter) it is.

[Ring-billed Gull?]

Can I identify this gull as a juvenile Ring-billed Gull? Still learning and really appreciate the help. It was smaller than the American Black Ducks it was feeding with.

[Shouldn't be this difficult]

Thank you sir. You have a giant brain.

[Shouldn't be this difficult]

This hawk was in the oak tree in my back yard this morning. I managed to get a reasonable picture before it flew but it is proving harder to identify than I thought. The closest I can guess is Sharp-shinned Hawk. Can you help?  Thanks

[feral Rock Pigeon?]

Thank akandula. He is very athletic as he is able to completely avoid me and my watering hose. He is yet to get wet. Maybe when he has fattened up on my seeds.

[feral Rock Pigeon?]

I overseeded my lawn yesterday and this pigeon showed up today. I built my house in 1978 and have never seen a pigeon in my yard. This bird is larger than the pigeons I see in the city and much darker, so before I erase the image, can you confirm that it is just a very capable grass seed finding Rock Pigeon. Thanks

[Might this be a Chipping Sparrow?]

Thank you Avery. I'll enter it as such.

[Might this be a Chipping Sparrow?]

Just going through some images before clearing my card and noticed this Sparrow. Think it may be a Chipping Sparrow but not confident. Thanks

[Some kind of Warbler]

Thank you for your help AlexHenry. Blackpoll it is.

[Some kind of Warbler]

Good morning folks. I'm getting better at IDing if I can get a good picture but am lacking if the image is sub-par. Can a more experienced birder tell me what this is? There are Blackpolls around now. Feel free to edit the image.  Thanks

[Stumped again.]

Thank you Phalarope713 and akandula. This is a great help. I will report this siting.

[Stumped again.]

Flushed this bird from the tall grass along the shore of a seaside pond. It sounded like a blackbird and was about the same size but I've not encountered one before. Can you help? Thanks

[which Plover? and which Phalarope?]

Thanks guys. I'll change my records.

[which Plover? and which Phalarope?]

Thank you folks. Tagged as Nova Scotia.

[which Plover? and which Phalarope?]

I've narrowed it down to Black-bellied or American Golden Plover and Red-necked or Red Phalarope but now I'm stuck. Can someone help? Thanks.

[Can I call this lousy picture of a bird a Cape May Warbler or No?ler]

Thank you akandula. I'm still learning and this is a great help.

[Can I call this lousy picture of a bird a Cape May Warbler or No?ler]

I know it's a bit of a stretch. Thanks.