Birds are cool Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Garganey in Missouri! https://ebird.org/checklist/S132559350?view=photos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 16 minutes ago, Birds are cool said: Garganey in Missouri! https://ebird.org/checklist/S132559350?view=photos If only it were closer to me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Likely Eurasian Spoonbill in Florida https://ebird.org/checklist/S131819121 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Michigan might have its first record of Pink-footed Goose. This is ID'ed as a Greater White-fronted Goose on the checklist, but another birder posted on Discord that it looks like Pink-footed. https://ebird.org/checklist/S133363922 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chipperatl said: Michigan might have its first record of Pink-footed Goose. This is ID'ed as a Greater White-fronted Goose on the checklist, but another birder posted on Discord that it looks like Pink-footed. https://ebird.org/checklist/S133363922 I mean, it’s got pink feet and no white front… I feel like Michigan is overdue as well Edited April 11 by Avery 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 46 minutes ago, chipperatl said: Michigan might have its first record of Pink-footed Goose. This is ID'ed as a Greater White-fronted Goose on the checklist, but another birder posted on Discord that it looks like Pink-footed. https://ebird.org/checklist/S133363922 40 minutes ago, Avery said: I mean, it’s got pink feet and no white front… I feel like Michigan is overdue as well It’s not a GWFG, but why isn’t it a bean goose or either species? Obviously those are rarer, but it’s definitely possible, especially Tundra. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 7 hours ago, IKLland said: It’s not a GWFG, but why isn’t it a bean goose or either species? Obviously those are rarer, but it’s definitely possible, especially Tundra. Hopefully the plethora of birders descending on that site can suss things out. More pics have been added. Those pics show a white tail, so I think that rules out either Bean-goose. Edited April 11 by chipperatl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, chipperatl said: Hopefully the plethora of birders descending on that site can suss things out. More pics have been added. Those pics show a white tail, so I think that rules out either Bean-goose. Im pretty sure PFGO, GWFG, and the bean geese have basically the same tail pattern, with slight coloring differences. PFGO have a much paler dark band, the bean geese bands are slightly darker, and GWFG band is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 11 minutes ago, Avery said: Im pretty sure PFGO, GWFG, and the bean geese have basically the same tail pattern, with slight coloring differences. PFGO have a much paler dark band, the bean geese bands are slightly darker, and GWFG band is black. Sibley didn’t show the bean goose tails, and PFGO shows as “mostly white”. My waterfowl ID guide does show a pale grey band on the PFGO and darker band on the other birds. There are other birders on it this morning, and saying it is a PFGO. Bucket list bird for me, but 6 hour round-trip and this thing called “work”….can’t wait to retire. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 hours ago, chipperatl said: Sibley didn’t show the bean goose tails, and PFGO shows as “mostly white”. My waterfowl ID guide does show a pale grey band on the PFGO and darker band on the other birds. There are other birders on it this morning, and saying it is a PFGO. Bucket list bird for me, but 6 hour round-trip and this thing called “work”….can’t wait to retire. 2 hours ago, Avery said: Im pretty sure PFGO, GWFG, and the bean geese have basically the same tail pattern, with slight coloring differences. PFGO have a much paler dark band, the bean geese bands are slightly darker, and GWFG band is black. 4 hours ago, chipperatl said: Hopefully the plethora of birders descending on that site can suss things out. More pics have been added. Those pics show a white tail, so I think that rules out either Bean-goose. From the new photos, I think the bill is too short for a bean goose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 19 hours ago, chipperatl said: Michigan might have its first record of Pink-footed Goose. This is ID'ed as a Greater White-fronted Goose on the checklist, but another birder posted on Discord that it looks like Pink-footed. https://ebird.org/checklist/S133363922 Apparently this bird is quickly becoming famous. I got a text from my Mom that it showed up on the local news for them in northern MI this evening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 5 hours ago, neilpa said: Apparently this bird is quickly becoming famous. I got a text from my Mom that it showed up on the local news for them in northern MI this evening. https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/birdwatchers-flock-to-northern-michigan-to-see-pink-footed-goose Gotta love the scope on top of the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 10 minutes ago, chipperatl said: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/birdwatchers-flock-to-northern-michigan-to-see-pink-footed-goose Gotta love the scope on top of the car. I’ve climbed into my truck bed before with binos for extra height but that’s next level 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 7 hours ago, neilpa said: I’ve climbed into my truck bed before with binos for extra height but that’s next level 🤣 I once stood on the top of my first Honda Civic with my scope, and had a permanent dent in the roof ever after. I weighed maybe 175 or 180 lbs at that point. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 8 hours ago, neilpa said: I’ve climbed into my truck bed before with binos for extra height but that’s next level 🤣 I've done truck bed. I was also told by some other birders that standing up in my Jeep didn't count as sunroof list. Apparently they kept a sunroof list. Also with top all the way down, have stood up in back of Jeep with scope out. Even have balanced with one leg on open tailgate on Jeep trying to look down into the dump drainage pond at gulls. Pretty sure any car post 1972 wouldn't support my weight on the roof though. 😁 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 @dragon49? https://ebird.org/checklist/S134067032 Smooth-billed Ani in Miame-dade Florida. Groove-billed Ani also. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 minute ago, Birds are cool said: @dragon49? https://ebird.org/checklist/S134067032 Smooth-billed Ani in Miame-dade Florida. Groove-billed Ani also. Ty - can't go anywhere now due to thunderstorms and flooding but will consider. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 7 minutes ago, dragon49 said: Ty - can't go anywhere now due to thunderstorms and flooding but will consider. Is Broward Co./Ft. Lauderdale area still flooded from the other day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Peromyscus said: Is Broward Co./Ft. Lauderdale area still flooded from the other day? Not sure, but I have to drive through it to get to Miami. Also, I need to be careful of trips now, as many gas stations have no gas, since the flooded (or formerly flooded) port areas are where the trucks need to pick up the gas from. Edited April 17 by dragon49 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) 4 minutes ago, dragon49 said: as many gas stations have no gas, since the flooded (or formerly flooded) port areas are where the trucks need to pick up the gas from. Yikes! eta: I wonder if that will affect me up here in Maryland. Edited April 17 by Peromyscus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 @dragon49? Cuban Pewee in Miame-dade Florida https://ebird.org/checklist/S134110291 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon49 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Aidan B said: @dragon49? Cuban Pewee in Miame-dade Florida https://ebird.org/checklist/S134110291 Ty - Not chasing it today. After work, I'm going after a Palm Beach County rarity, a Brown-crested flycatcher. Hopefully, I'll see y'all in the "Lifers" thread tonight. 🙂 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds are cool Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Red-throated Pipit found in the same place as a continuing White Wagtail! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134529450 @Connor Cochrane, @IKLland European Golden-Plover in St. Johns, Canada! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134494970?view=photos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 18 minutes ago, Birds are cool said: Red-throated Pipit found in the same place as a continuing White Wagtail! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134529450 @Connor Cochrane, @IKLland European Golden-Plover in St. Johns, Canada! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134494970?view=photos 6 hours from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 45 minutes ago, Birds are cool said: Red-throated Pipit found in the same place as a continuing White Wagtail! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134529450 @Connor Cochrane, @IKLland European Golden-Plover in St. Johns, Canada! https://ebird.org/checklist/S134494970?view=photos It says the wagtail was found by Alex Henry, would that be you, @AlexHenry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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