IKLland Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Seen yesterday in Orange County, Ca. What in the world is this? thanks! These are all the views I got. all of the same bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 10 minutes ago, IKLland said: What in the world is this? A bird. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Willow. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, DLecy said: Willow. How was wood pewee eliminated? Not complaining here, as this is a lifer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Primary projection is not long enough (which seals the deal), no smudging on the untacs, entirely orange lower mandible, white throat, unvested breast/belly. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 7 minutes ago, DLecy said: Primary projection is not long enough (which seals the deal), no smudging on the untacs, entirely orange lower mandible, white throat, unvested breast/belly. Will keep this in mind, thanks! Love these little guys. Tough to photograph, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Btw, recordings of vocalizations tend to be worth their weight in gold when dealing with empids. Get a recording when you can…I don’t believe for a second that you have only ever encounter silent birds. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 1 minute ago, DLecy said: Btw, recordings of vocalizations tend to be worth their weight in gold when dealing with empids. Get a recording when you can…I don’t believe for a second that you have only ever encounter silent birds. 😉 Doesn’t help when there’s lawnmowers and leaf blowers at the same time in a nearby backyard that ruins that chance. But yes, I do know that if I do here it again, I’ll record it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 3 minutes ago, IKLland said: Doesn’t help when there’s lawnmowers and leaf blowers at the same time in a nearby backyard that ruins that chance. But yes, I do know that if I do here it again, I’ll record it. Aaaaah, the joys of good ole’ suburban birding. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 7 hours ago, DLecy said: no smudging on the untacs Good reminder, totally forgot about that field mark. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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