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@DLecy Agreed. I have been listing the flocks as SBDO/LBDO. I was thinking that the photo had “variety” which might allow the experts here to make an ID so posted to see. Others have been reporting both SBDO and LBDO at this location. Thanks for the LBDO confirmation. @AlexHenry Agreed as well as there is so much overlap between the SBDO/LBDO that they are difficult to ID from a photo. As DLecy replied, only the ones at the ends of the spectrum are distinguishable and thought I might have some in the photo that the more experienced could possibly ID. @Charlie Spencer When you develop that method… can you share please😉.

I have been trying to get a good photo of the Dowitchers to ID them…. Didn’t hear them unfortunately, but I think the there are both short and long billed Dowitchers in the photo. 11/9/2021 Nob Hill Pond, Redwood Shores, CA @ 4:45pm Thanks in advance! Bill

Thanks for the confirmation Connor!

Hi Everyone, Saw this grebe yesterday 11/5 at Nob Hill Pond in Redwood shores, CA at about 5:30 pm. Thanks in advance! Bill

Thanks Trevor!

Thanks Connor!

Hi Everyone, Saw this grebe yesterday 11/3 at 12pm at Coyote Point CA. Having a good time trying to learn how to ID them! Thanks in advance! Bill

Hi Everyone, Saw this grebe today 11/3 at 12pm at the Nob Hill Pond in Redwood Shores CA. Eared or Horned? Thanks in advance! Bill

Thanks For the confirmation all!!

Hi All, I was going through some photos and found a Young Merganser duck that I could not ID. I think it is a hooded Merganser but not sure due to the age. Seen Aug 14, Errol Heights City Park, Portland Oregon about 10am. Trying to get better at Duck ID!! Thanks! Bill

Thanks all!

1 hour and no takers!!! Is that a record?

Good morning! Having a little difficulty IDing this shorebird with the darkish head. Least Sandpiper? Seen at the Charleston Slough, Palo Alto CA, yesterday 10/21/2021 at about 10am. Thanks, Bill

Thanks everyone!!!

Hi Everyone, Saw these 3 birds today at Vasona Park in Los Gatos CA at about 9am today that I need help with. 1) Don’t have a clue. 2) This one I think is a Western Tanager and would like confirmation. 3) Woodpecker Sp? Sorry for the bad photo!

Thanks everyone, we thought it could be a tricolored as well so thanks for the confirmation!

Hi everyone, Saw this bird this morning at about 8:30 am, Sunnyvale CA at the Baylands trail. 10/2/21. Think it’s a blackbird but would like confirmation. Thanks in advance, Bill

Thanks Kevin!

Hi Everyone, Saw what I think is a Grebe today at the Nob Hill Pond at about 7:30am 9/29/21. Wasn’t able to get a great shot so apologize in advance. Thanks! Bill

Thanks @Aidan B!!

Hi everyone, Having a little debate over this one. Seen at Hellyer County Park in San Jose, 2pm on 9/25/2021.

I’m sort of glad this wasn’t as easy for you to identify as well. Makes me feel a little better! Thanks for chiming in everyone!

Thanks Connor!

Hi All, Saw this bird today 9/25/2021 at Hellyer County Park in San Jose CA at approximately 2pm. Not great photos as it was hiding deep in the tree. Thanks in advance! Bill

@simonthetanner thanks for the confirmation!