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Thank you for taking the time to post the warbler pictures. I am really curious to learn more about the species.
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Small Bird I.D. help please
Lonnie replied to Lonnie's topic in iBIRD ONLY - Help Me Identify a Bird
Wow! I would consider that to be awesome. If so, I can add it to my sparrows of Illinois collection. Thank you! -
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Took this picture at 5:30 PM this evening at the Adams Wildlife Sanctuary in Springfield, Illinois. It was playing around in the brush and tall grass. I am thinking it might be a White Throated Sparrow. But I am not sure. Have looked at several pictures of sparrows and there are many to choose from. Thank you, Lonnie
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Is this a hanging birds nest?
Lonnie replied to Lonnie's topic in Help Me Identify a North American Bird
I will have to look it up on the internet. Just to see if it's native to Illinois. A friend of mine told there is a tree on his property. That has a vastly large group of these nests. -
Yes, D3400 is the upgrade model.
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Took these pictures in central Illinois. They were in a wooded area hanging over a creek. I have never seen a hanging birds nest in person. The top nest is about 6 inches across. The bottom nest is about 4 inches across. Which species of bird could they be from? Thank you, Lonnie
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Hi Trevor, I will tell you about a camera that I have. It is a Nikon D3200 and I use a 70-300 mm lens on it. The lens I have is a manual lens. But for bird watching I would recommend an autofocus lens that will work on the D3200. You can find quality used Nikon D3200's on eBay. They will usually come with the standard 18-55mm lens. I consider the Nikon D3200 or 3300 with the 70-300 auto focus lens to be an excellent starter set. But my opinion is based on my personal experience. There are others making recommendations also. Thank you, Lonnie
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Does anyone have particular plans for bird watching or bird photography in the winter months? My first experience with bird watching and photography started in May of 2020. I have enjoyed it very much. The Meadows in central Illinois are silent now. The small colorful birds that we used to see have migrated south for the winter. I would like to continue bird photography outings during the winter. But the bird traffic has really slowed down. Thank you, Lonnie
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Is this a Gray or Yellow Bellied Flycatcher?
Lonnie replied to Lonnie's topic in Help Me Identify a North American Bird
Thank you very much Alex. I may go back and try to get more pictures. -
I have seen the older and more mature bluebirds flying into the nesting hole. I assume these are the parents.
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Hi Leandz, I read an article that said older bluebird siblings will help with feeding the young. Now I have evidence of this. I took a picture of a juvenile bluebird carrying a worm into the nest. The yellow part of the underdeveloped mandible can be seen in the picture. I am not sure if all of the juveniles stay at the nest or how long they stay.
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Such color!
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Would you say the Eastern Bluebird is a male?
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I think the picture is just fine. The birds don't always pose the way we want them too.