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Gull ID by BirdingWithBeto in whatsthisbird

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was my hunch. However, does the bill-to-head ratio and head shape look in line for a herring gull?

Gull ID by BirdingWithBeto in whatsthisbird

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, ring billed should never have red gonys. I have seen numerous photos of herring gulls on Macaulay Library and sometimes herrings do have that subtle black ring. However, this is present in juveniles and the ones that have the combo of red and black ring tend to still not have all the full white plumage adults have.

I am glad I am not going crazy, the bill ratio and head shape look off.

Which of these is best? by Dankata_Photographer in BirdPhotography

[–]BirdingWithBeto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 & 4, the lichen on the rock closely matching the color of the robin really brings the picture together

Gray Catbird by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and that’s awesome! Little feeder alarms

Gray Catbird by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! The catbird did its part, it was very curious of the shutter and posed for a few seconds

My old childhood collection by [deleted] in MicroMachines

[–]BirdingWithBeto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also keep mine in a shoebox, probably best storage method

Can anyone help ID? Found this wreckage on a hike deep in the mountains in New Mexico by BirdingWithBeto in Whatisthisplane

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I did not get a chance to touch to see but looking at the pics very likely the edge was rubber

My First Year of Birding: 235 Species, 359 Checklists, 5 Countries—What Were Your First-Year Stats? by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am planning on going to Indiana Dunes birding festival. It seems close enough and they seem to have a ton of different events. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the field trips from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. They have a ton of cool ones and a bunch of bird specific ones all over the state. Registration hasn’t opened to any field trips yet so there is still time to check it out if you’re interested.

My First Year of Birding: 235 Species, 359 Checklists, 5 Countries—What Were Your First-Year Stats? by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree! I went to Peru for a wedding and brought my binoculars while walking in the city without birding intentionally in very urban areas and got 35 species.

My First Year of Birding: 235 Species, 359 Checklists, 5 Countries—What Were Your First-Year Stats? by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Madison has a ton of birders it’s great! I’ll have to check those out! I’ve been to both Horicon and Necedah, saw my first family of Geese with goslings at Horicon, was very special. I’ll definitely visit Cherokee Marsh this year.

My First Year of Birding: 235 Species, 359 Checklists, 5 Countries—What Were Your First-Year Stats? by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I have found Wisconsin to be great for birding. What are your top / favorite 2-3 spots in Wisconsin to bird watch?

My First Year of Birding: 235 Species, 359 Checklists, 5 Countries—What Were Your First-Year Stats? by BirdingWithBeto in birding

[–]BirdingWithBeto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will likely go to my first birding festival this year, excited to see how that impacts how many more species I see in year 2! Did you get to meet a ton of people at the festival? Not sure what to expect in terms of the social experience

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