smittyone@cox.net Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Seen today in NW Missouri. Did I see my 1st Ovenbird today? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Yes you did! Congrats on all the lifers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Nice photos! Congrats! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: Yes you did! Congrats on all the lifers! Ah, you're assuming that smittyone didn't see an Ovenbird previously, but didn't recognize it as such. ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: Ah, you're assuming that smittyone didn't see an Ovenbird previously, but didn't recognize it as such. ? That could be the case, but it's appearance is unique enough to say that's unlikely. If it were warbler or vireo or shorebird, which all look the same to me, I'd wholeheartedly agree. Also, a bird does not make it onto my personal LIfer list unless I capture a good enough photo to verify what it is. Just "sightings" alone, don't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Guy Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Ovenbirds are warblers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: Ah, you're assuming that smittyone didn't see an Ovenbird previously, but didn't recognize it as such. ? If so, did that Ovenbird get credit for seeing smittyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 hours ago, smittyone@cox.net said: Also, a bird does not make it onto my personal LIfer list unless I capture a good enough photo to verify what it is. Just "sightings" alone, don't count. If I can identify it in the field or a photo, I mark it. If I can't, I don't, regardless of whether someone else I'm with can ID it. I've been out with people who point to a bird or show me one in a scope, and tell me it's Spotted SnorkelWhacker. If I can't discern any features for myself, or if I have no clue what I'm looking for in the first place, the sighting doesn't meet my personal standards. Then it's time for the good ol' 'species' entry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: If so, did that Ovenbird get credit for seeing smittyone? Yes! Lifer!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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