chipperatl Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 These got flagged, and my reviewer says Lesser. I pegged them as Greater as the point of head looks above the eye, not behind it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) The second photo almost looks like the peak is behind the eye. I also might be leaning towards Greater. I would email your reviewer and ask what brought them to the conclusion of Lesser. Edited March 25 by Snake Fingers 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Not sure about the first bird (although I would lean Lesser based on head shape) but agree with Lesser for the second (that steep rear slope up to a point) but Scaup can be tough. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 Well fluffernutter! Now I gotta go find a GRSC.🥵 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Lesser Scaup for me, of which i wholeheartedly support changing the name to Aythya fluffernuttus 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Why isn't the first a Greater? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, The Bird Nuts said: Why isn't the first a Greater? I was more sure on that one, than the other one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Any other thoughts on the Scaup(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Fingers Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, chipperatl said: Any other thoughts on the Scaup(s)? I’m reaffirming my earlier comment. I’d say Greater for the first, Lesser for the second. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 14 hours ago, chipperatl said: Any other thoughts on the Scaup(s)? I'm sticking with Lesser for the second bird. The first bird I would probably report as /. I'm assuming no more photos. The bill looks on the small size for a Greater but tough angle, also the head is rounded but appears to have more "substance" vertically than horizontally (a personal ID starter check) so still leaning Lesser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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