TheBirdSpot Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hello! First off... I'm super happy to see that the forums are back! I've missed them so much! Okay, this is a tough one... I was in my yard yesterday (near Boise, Idaho) and I saw a bird fly over my house that I've never seen before. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the binoculars or a camera so I have no photo... just a few notes. About the size of a Magpie, all white tail, white wing tips, the body looked grey (I think). I know this is a long shot but I thought I throw it out there. Let me know if you have any ideas! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Clark's Nutcracker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBirdSpot Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: Clark's Nutcracker? I think it was probably smaller than a Nutcracker (I've seen them a lot up in Northern Idaho) and the tail was all white... I really have no idea what it was. Wish I would've been able to snap a quick pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Shot in the dark, but what you described in markings/color is very common in domestic pigeons, and they range in size from 6 oz up to 3 lbs. Those 3 pounders are not capable of flight, however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBirdSpot Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pigeon said: Shot in the dark, but what you described in markings/color is very common in domestic pigeons, and they range in size from 6 oz up to 3 lbs. Those 3 pounders are not capable of flight, however. Honestly, I was thinking a dove or pigeon. I see Mourning and Eurasian Collard Doves in the yard everyday so I know it wasn't that but maybe a domestic pigeon got out. I guess without a photo I'll never know... unless I see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 this is 100% a Clark's Nutcracker. I've had experience with them in Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bird-Boys said: this is 100% a Clark's Nutcracker. I've had experience with them in Oregon. Charlie posted the nutcracker photo as an example so the OP (TheBirdSpot) could compare. Also, this thread is a year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 whoops, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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