Dan P Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) Taken on 10-3-2022 along the Tennessee River in Limestone County, AL. Can anyone tell what this bird is? I just got back from a trip to Nashville and Talladega. The trip was not primarily for birding, but I did some birding here and there along the way. This was my first time birding outside of California and Arizona, and I got several lifers that I am pleased with. I was surprised at the scarcity of waterfowl on the lakes and rivers -- even at eBird hotspots. And getting photos of the birds in the dense canopies was challenging. Edited October 5, 2022 by Dan P add correct photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Brown Thrasher. Note the long tail with the rufous underparts, streaked breast, and gray face. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 26 minutes ago, IKLland said: Brown Thrasher. Note the long tail with the rufous underparts, streaked breast, and gray face. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 44 minutes ago, Dan P said: This was my first time birding outside of California and Arizona, and I got several lifers that I am pleased with. I was surprised at the scarcity of waterfowl on the lakes and rivers -- even at eBird hotspots. And getting photos of the birds in the dense canopies was challenging. Southern California has some of the easiest and most diverse birding on the continent. Due to the sheer diversity and potential for eastern north america, mexican, and eastern asia vagrants, in addition to typical western migrants and winter residents, there can also be some very challenging identifications. But much of Southern California really stands out as having high diversity and abundance compared to most of the US, especially in winter. Waterfowl numbers on lakes and rivers probably would be higher in winter in the southeast, its still a little on the early side for peak numbers of wintering waterfowl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Dan P said: I just got back from a trip to Nashville and Talladega. NASCAR race? Yeah, it's too early for waterfowl in the southeast yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Charlie Spencer said: NASCAR race? Yeah, it's too early for waterfowl in the southeast yet. Yes NASCAR, and a few days in Nashville, and some genealogy in Giles Co., TN and Limestone Co., AL. Oh, and some birding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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