Tim Emmerzaal

I hope it is OK if I chime into this conversation and ask a question (if not, I am sorry). I am wondering if this is a definite mark of downy vs hairy, if so is the number of spots always 3? I believe I saw a hairy woodpecker yesterday (based on bill length); however, it has one black spot on the outer tail feather as I can see. Or is this different again per region (I live in Rochester, MN)?

Thanks! I will definitely start paying more attention to the birds using the thermal columns!

Thanks for the confirmation and insight! I never thought about it in this way, but relatively logical.

These two hawks were flying together with a third one (did not get a picture of that one) this morning in Rochester, MN. Not quite sure what they were, but I guess a red-tailed and broad-winged hawk. If my determination is correct, is it common that hawks from different species fly together?

Thanks for the feedback!

Still having lots of difficulty with these flycatching type birds; last week in Rochester, Minnesota.

That makes sense! Thanks!

I saw this little fellow the beginning of May this year. Not sure if it is enough for ID, I was not able to figure it out. Seen in Rochester, Minnesota

These two lovebirds were so kind to land on this dead branch near me ?

Thanks for the input! I was especially amazed about how these females differed from each other!

Not 100% sure about these. I expect the first two photo's show a female Baltimore Oriole (not the same bird) and the last an Eastern Phoebe. Seen this week in Rochester, MN.

Mama and papa Eastern Bluebird

Thanks!

Thanks for the confirmation. I am however unfamiliar with the AHY or SY terms, what do they mean?

I was thinking this is a young male or maybe first summer? Seen today in Rochester, MN.

Thanks for the reply!

My best guess is a female Indigo Bunting. Primarily because I have seen a couple of males around on other days. Spotted in Rochester, MN today. Thanks!

Ah yes, I see what you mean! Thanks!

Loudly singing after feeding its young!

Observed this one today in Rochester, MN at the edge of a small forrest. To me the Savannah and Song sparrow seem both a good fit.. What do you think? Thanks!

Quite common but still beautiful!

Thanks for the additional info! This always gives some more perspective to things ?

Thanks for the input! Much appreciated. I also see that something went wrong with the posting causing a double post, sorry for that!

This would fit the most I think, but I am doubting about this one since it has a more orangy look to it. Or is this a normal variation? Spotted today inn Rochester, MN. Thanks!