Todays bird variety, some firsts and ID's needed

[BrentC]

Got together with Zombiesniper and HavToNo today. We were on the hunt for Green Herons but not too successful. Was able to get 5 firsts for me. Actually had a 6th first, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, but unfortunately missed focus so I just kept for record. Need sure on a couple ID's a definitely need ID on two of them.

1. Spotted Sandpiper - A first for me

Spotted Sandpiper by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

2. Alder Flycatcher - A first for me

Alder Flycatcher by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

3. Belted Kingfisher. My best capture of one so far

Belted Kingfisher by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

4. Marsh Wren. I think. Need confirmation. Another first.

Marsh Wren by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

5. Immature Swamp Sparrow - A first for me

Immature Swamp Sparrow by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

6. Immature Swamp Sparrow

Immature Swamp Sparrow by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

7. Female Common Yellowthoat

Female Common Yellowthroat by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

 

[dxqcanada]

Yeah, you got a great shot of the Kingfisher.

My guess on your bird ID ...
2 - Alder Flycatcher
4 - I think you are right
5/6 - immature Swamp Sparrow
7 - female Common Yellowthroat

 

[Bear Dale]

Beautiful photos !

 

[weepete]

Very nice Brent! it's always good to capture some new species.

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice set.....

 

[BrentC]

Yeah, you got a great shot of the Kingfisher.

My guess on your bird ID ...
2 - Alder Flycatcher
4 - I think you are right
5/6 - immature Swamp Sparrow
7 - female Common Yellowthroat

Thanks Dennis! In my guide the flycatchers all look very similar and I couldn't nail it down. Immature Swamp Sparrow looks right especially from where I captured it. Not sure how I missed the Yellowthroat, I have captured the male before so not a first for me.

 

[BrentC]

Beautiful photos !

Very nice Brent! it's always good to capture some new species.

Very nice set.....

Thank you!

 

[dxqcanada]

Yeah, we have multiple guide books and many times it is still difficult to nail down ... so far I have found the Merlin ID app is most helpful ... I just used it by taking the image from your posts directly into Merlin, and this then looking at it's guess'.

I would love to get a pic like your Kingfisher ... every time I try to get a shot of one they laugh (you know what that sounds like) while they fly away in the opposite direction, knowing that I will fail getting any usable pics.

 

[Donde]

On the warbler what about immature male Common yellowthroat? Pewee seems right. Buffy wing bars would make it a juvenile. And on the sparrow what about Savannh? All just guesses and in any case a very nicely done set.

 

[BrentC]

On the warbler what about immature male Common yellowthroat? Pewee seems right. Buffy wing bars would make it a juvenile. And on the sparrow what about Savannh? All just guesses and in any case a very nicely done set.

Thanks. I think an immature Yellowthroat would have a bit darker marking under the eyes that would become the black markings in the adult. Alder would fit the area I captured this better than the Peewee, not totally sold on which one yet but leaning towards the Alder now. I think the Savannah has more a hint of yellow in the face?
When you are dealing with immature birds it makes ID even more difficult. I think its time to bring in the big guns.
Calling @ZombiesniperJr

 

[HavToNo]

Great series Brent. You did better than me this time.

 

[BrentC]

Great series Brent. You did better than me this time.

Thanks Tim!

 

[Jeff G]

Brent, Another really nice set.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I am so envious of that Kingfisher photo. Beautiful!

 

[BrentC]

Brent, Another really nice set.

I am so envious of that Kingfisher photo. Beautiful!

Thank you!