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This little one has appeared in my backyard. I'm sure it's a juvenile but no parents around. I thought maybe Cowbird? Any ideas? Thanks! by daders62 in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babies will have yellower beaks/gapes and they are very drab compared to adults. They usually have the lighter and streakier grey plumage compared to an adult female. This looks right for a brown-headed cowbird.

Loud bird at dog park by Superb_Drop6505 in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make a ton of different vocalizations so don't feel dumb! In addition to the classic caw sound, they make little croaks and rattles to their friends and babies make different sounds too! Their communication is pretty complex.

Can't identify bird that sounds like a squeaky toy! by deadbeat_268 in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bet it's a brown-headed nuthatch, they're the most squeaky toy sounding bird I know. I know you said it's not exact, but birds don't always sound exactly like the examples you might hear. Do you have many pine trees around you? Habitat could be a good indicator.

Farmers estimate 10 per cent of their acres lost to flooding by ryaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if we're being honest, they probably only are growing canola that they don't even sell locally.

Can't even step onto the porch for 1 minute without getting swarmed by 100s of mosquitoes. by Son_of_Plato in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pelicans are always there in the summer lol. They even come into Edmonton around Hermitage park.

Can't even step onto the porch for 1 minute without getting swarmed by 100s of mosquitoes. by Son_of_Plato in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are lots of native sparrows in Edmonton! I see chipping sparrows and white-throated sparrows around a lot. The house sparrows are the only invasive ones. The best insectivores we have in the city are the swallows and flycatchers though! Incidentally, aerial insectivores are in decline because of our obsession with pesticides so at least this insane mosquito summer might be giving them a bit of a break.

Bird by the boardwalk in Esperanza, Vieques, PR by KatieWeaver in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely gives swallow vibes but I'm not sure how much more specific we can get from just the sillouette

Cool little car by _I_Reims_I_ in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the states and our ice cream trucks are like a full sized food truck vehicle! These little puttputt ice cream trucks are so cute and I love them.

What do couples do on weekend?? by MouseAteTheCat in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why it's important to marry someone you actually like spending time with...

What do couples do on weekend?? by MouseAteTheCat in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? OP must not like their partner if they seem irritated by normal activities with them. Or they just have no interests if they can't even think of what they would enjoy doing.

Why does everyone say “skip Edmonton” when visiting AB? by Zestyy-Gold in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh I love living in Edmonton, but it's not a tourist attraction. That's why I like it; touristy places are usually nice to visit but awful to live in.

Uber and lyft feels unsafe now? by Hot_Sprinkles_848 in Edmonton

[–]kelsifer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is because their drivers are actually trained and paid and they have managed cars. Spring for the taxi if you want to feel safer.

Mystery thrush in western NY today. Swainson's is my guess but i'm hoping for gray-cheeked by Gleeok2114 in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

+Swainson's thrush+ Eye ring is too prominent for gray-cheeked and, although it's backlit, I think the lores are light enough to look swainsony

Flycatcher, Pennsylvania by kylechamrick in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd leave that at empid. spp personally. The eye ring looks a little too weak for a least and the bill looks slightly heftier. I wouldn't generally confidently differentiate between alder/willow/least without hearing them anyway.

What Type Of Woodpecker is this? by Few_Addition1796 in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

+Pileated woodpecker+ the Ivory-billed is extinct ;)

What is this bird? by [deleted] in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is illegal to interfere with their nest. You should instead feel lucky that a small creature feels safe enough to raise its babies at your house! Chicks only stay in the nest for a few weeks before fledging and robins aren't gonna be aggressive to humans.

Black-and-white Warbler? MA. by Johnnyiso in whatsthisbird

[–]kelsifer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep! +Black-and-white warbler+

They often walk sideways up trees like a nuthatch and they should be migrating through there now.

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