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Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Apr 9, 2012 - 02:34pm PT

Ron, a good tit is one thing but a nice shag is a whole 'nother category IMHO.

Slater

Trad climber

Central Coast

Apr 9, 2012 - 02:58pm PT

Riley... sorry, I looked for a pic of your mystery bird on the last couple pages but didn't see it. Plus I might not be the best help :)

Experts wanted... what do you think?

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Apr 9, 2012 - 03:13pm PT

It looks a juvie Glaucous-winged to me.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Apr 9, 2012 - 04:12pm PT

Riley, I was going to guess a "Sun Flare Thrush" on your bird. Thought I'd not be a smarty-pants for once though. :)

Slater

Trad climber

Central Coast

Apr 9, 2012 - 04:26pm PT

Oh that picture, yeah that one sucked ha ha. It reminds me of my buddy who takes shots with his Iphone and then sends them to me to ID for him. No chance.

My guess is a Eurasian Collared Dove with a leaf halo.

Or Sun-flared Thrush.

One of the two.

Tony

Trad climber

Pt. Richmond, CA

Apr 9, 2012 - 10:37pm PT

Slater, Reilly,

Certainly Thayer's or Glaucous-winged would be WAY more common, but a number of Iceland are found in the SF Bay Area each winter. I have never seem one, though, since they are usually found in large gull gatherings and I lose my resolve after a short try. This one is awfully pale and seems to have white primary tips, though, which is not the case with GW or Thayer's. Where is Willoughby when we need him? Oh yeah, Costa Rica.

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Apr 9, 2012 - 10:45pm PT

Say's Phoebe out in the sage above the Rio Grande today.

Saw a bunch of Sage Sparrows but they were out of the lens reach.

Hey Willoughby...have a great time and good luck with the birds.

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Apr 10, 2012 - 12:10am PT

Tony, I think the bill is too big for an Iceland and it doesn't look that
pale to me.

Tony

Trad climber

Pt. Richmond, CA

Apr 10, 2012 - 02:09am PT

Reilly,

You are probably right. The bill looks big, with a significant gonydial angle. It was just that the primary tips look white compared to the rest of the wing and mantle.

How about if I use the last resort of gull nuts and postulate a hybrid?

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Apr 10, 2012 - 10:48am PT

Hey, Ron, still up for a nice shag?

SHAGALICIOUS!

Slater

Trad climber

Central Coast

Apr 10, 2012 - 01:07pm PT

DMT - wham bam thank you mam!

They're probably talking about your hospitality right now though, and they'll be back. You're on their itinerary for next year.

Thanks for the help with the gull question. I appreciate it guys.

Gonna try and hunt down my Green Heron and maybe a Barn Owl. Those are two things I really want to see.

My wife watched The Big Year. I think she understands me better now :)

she said she didn't want to like it, but ended up liking it. Cool movie. I bought it. I have that movie to thank for all of this.

Bird on peeps

Bob D'A

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Apr 10, 2012 - 07:45pm PT

If anyone is in the market for a spotting scope I have this beauty for sale. Brand new (Pentax PF ED II 65mm AN Spotting Scope w/20-60x Zoom) that I would let go for $725.

Sharp as tack.

Pine Siskin at the feeder today.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Apr 10, 2012 - 10:05pm PT

DEAR GOD RILEY! It is a Sun-Flare Thrush!!!!

:)

Slater

Trad climber

Central Coast

Apr 10, 2012 - 10:26pm PT

it almost looks like a type of raptor except for the beak. hmmm...

big help huh!?

Any of you old timers read

Kingbird Highway: The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand (1997) by Kenn Kaufman

Looking for a good read...

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Apr 10, 2012 - 10:32pm PT

Slater - I've read Kingbird Highway multiple times. It's a wonderful book! Don't wait - start it today.

I also loved Return of the Osprey. And I really enjoyed The Big Year (but with the movie, it seems difference).

I can't wait to hear what you think of these. :)

Gary

climber

"My god - it's full of stars!"

Apr 10, 2012 - 10:34pm PT

White crowned sparrows are still hanging in Sierra Madre. I miss them when they're gone, though.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Apr 10, 2012 - 11:17pm PT

Hee hee! It's a pretty darn good name isn't it? :)

Darwin

Trad climber

Seattle, WA

Apr 10, 2012 - 11:32pm PT

OK, I know I'm totally out of my league here, and it's obviously not, but Riley Wyna when I saw the second picture (edit: but first bird), my immediate thought (or lack of) was: Oven Bird.

Probably not, eh?

(added in edit: yes sunflare thrush is a darn good name)