Birding Boy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Feb 26, 2021. Oakland Co. Michigan At the time I noticed several darker redpolls in a set of flight photos I had taken. However, I failed to follow up on them, dismissing it as lighting or something. Revisiting the photos now however, I'm intrigued by their super dark appearance in contrast to nearby redpolls, and they also appear to be more heavily streaked. Is it even worth considering the Greenland subspecies for these or should I just go to bed and get redpolls out of my system? Anyways, as always, thanks for taking a look! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestranger Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: or should I just go to bed *uses my best 'Waltons' voice*... Goodnight Birding Boy ? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Goodnight...don't let the Greenland Redpolls with their oversized nippers bite ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I would let it rest. You’ll see some very dark birds this winter, but size and shape should be your first clue, which is very hard in flight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, Avery said: I would let it rest. You’ll see some very dark birds this winter, but size and shape should be your first clue, which is very hard in flight. I should have listened to myself, I don't know how I completely forgot about flammae like this bird on my own checklist https://ebird.org/checklist/S98919968 *Facepalm* Anyways, thanks, and another reminder I shouldn't try complex identifications late at night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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