[Is this a Common Redpoll?]

1 hour ago, Hasan said:

House Finch 

Interesting! I’ve never seen that orangish color on one before. Thank you! 

[Is this a Common Redpoll?]

Taken in Denver, CO this morning. Not from this region but Common Redpoll is the only thing I can come up with in my quick research. Shows it would be rare in the area for this time of year. Please excuse the poor photo. 

[Connecticut Warbler?]

Is this a Connecticut Warbler? Observed today in Menominee County, Michigan (Upper Peninsula) this morning, July 6, 2022. Please excuse the poor photos. 

[Tennessee Warbler or is it a Vireo?]

Thank you both. 

[Tennessee Warbler or is it a Vireo?]

Seen this morning in Northeast Texas (Smith County). Thanks in advance. 

[American Golden Plovers?]

Spotted these today in Collin County, TX. 

[Cooper’s or Sharpie? (never gets old, right?)]

Observed in Lubbock, TX on February 18, 2022. I settled on juvenile Cooper’s but would like confirming opinions. Thanks! 

[Is This a Palm Warbler?]

Observed today (February 13, 2022) in East Texas (Smith County). Palm Warbler is the only thing I can come up with, but it would be very much out of range if it is. I was observing a different bird when it darted into a tree beside me. I did not get to observe it for very long before it took off again. Help is appreciated! 

[Greater or Lesser Scaup?]

Still a novice at waterfowl! Taken this morning (December 8, 2021) in East Texas (Smith County). Conditions were stormy, overcast, and very dark. Range maps make Lesser more likely but would appreciate an expert opinion. 

[Need Confirmation for Juvenile Red-Shouldered Hawk]

Thanks everyone! 

[Need Confirmation for Juvenile Red-Shouldered Hawk]

What evidence to support?

[Need Confirmation for Juvenile Red-Shouldered Hawk]

I think relative size and chest marking are right for juvenile Red-Shouldered. Wanting someone to double-check my work. Observed today (December 7, 2021) in northeastern Texas (Smith County). 

[Help with Flycatcher ID]

Thank you! 

[Help with Flycatcher ID]

Having difficulty discerning this one. Torn between Alder and Least Flycatcher. Observed today in East Texas (Smith County). 

[Help with Flycatcher ID]

Thanks Tony!

[Help with Flycatcher ID]

I think this is an Acadian Flycatcher but would like a second opinion. Taken in East Texas (Wood County) today (5/1/2021). 

[Great-Horned Owl Confirmation]

Can some confirm this is a Great-Horned Owl? Taken 3/28/2021 in East Texas (Tyler). Thanks!

[Help With Hawk ID]

Having a difficult time with this one. I feel like it is a Swainson’s Hawk, but color and facial markings don’t seem quite right for it unless it is a juvenile. Thanks in advance! 
Taken in Motley County, TX on September 6, 2020. 

[Blueish Bird—maybe trick of light—has me stumped]

Thanks—I can always count on you guys. 

[Blueish Bird—maybe trick of light—has me stumped]

Please help with ID. Taken in Glacier National Park, Montana last July. Asking for a friend. 

[White Ibis Confirmation?]

Thank you! 

[White Ibis Confirmation?]

Saw this flock from quite a ways away. Pretty certain they are White Ibis but seeking confirmation. Observed today June 13, 2020 in East Texas (Smith County).

[Bird with Yellow Breast ID - TX]

Unless a juvenile’s behavior is vastly different than an adult, hopping along the ground does not sound right at all for a flycatcher. 

[Bird with Yellow Breast ID - TX]

11 hours ago, Kerri said:

My guess would be Northern Parula but best to wait for the experts. What size would you say this was warbler or sparrow or larger?

Sparrow size

[Bird with Yellow Breast ID - TX]

Foremost, I am loath to post pictures of such poor quality. I will spare you the several excuses for why they are bad. We spotted this one at dusk—solitary and hopping along the ground in a field. Its breast is yellow with dark grayish head and back. I included the pathetic attempt with the flash so the wing feathers can be seen from a posterior view. Taken yesterday in East Texas (Smith County).