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Post by gabi on Jul 30, 2016 10:14:22 GMT -8
I seem to need a lot of help!  This one landed right above me. I have no idea and have researched endlessly (I didn't want to ask for help since I seem to need that often...). I appreciate the support as I am learning. Attachments:
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Post by murraybrown on Jul 30, 2016 10:43:33 GMT -8
I would go with American Redstart, Gabi.
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Post by Randy on Jul 30, 2016 14:27:13 GMT -8
The yellow throat and "armpits" was making me think of yellow-rumped warbler...
Grear work getting a photo of it!
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Post by Jamie on Jul 30, 2016 18:20:16 GMT -8
I think Randy is right, that's definitely a Yellow-rumped Warbler. In the first picture you can see a yellow rump (or butter butt), which is what gives the bird its name! And you can see a yellow throat in both pictures, ruling out American Redstart (they don't have yellow throats). Female redstarts do have yellow sides, but not extensive. Warblers can be challenging, especially when their plumage is worn like your bird. |
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Post by gabi on Jul 31, 2016 19:26:58 GMT -8
Thanks much - I did not even think it could be what you suggested so I am happy I asked. In the last few months I have now seen 6 ifferent warblers - quite something considering I didn't even know about warblers less than a year ago! And when you say worn, do you mean "old" - I did think it looked rather rumbled and wasn't sure if it had just had a bath or really needed one. |
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Post by Jamie on Aug 1, 2016 18:52:30 GMT -8
And when you say worn, do you mean "old" - I did think it looked rather rumbled and wasn't sure if it had just had a bath or really needed one. Yes, worn means their plumage is old and worn-out. |
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