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    lesser or great scaup? Chicago, today

    Feels like Lesser to me. Not quite sure though. Thanks, Brian
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    thrush, Michigan, Oct. 20th

    Guessing this is Hermit Thrush but would appreciate help. Thank you, Brian
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    sparrow, Michigan ID help please

    Is this song or fox. I can't seem to tell the difference for sure. Thanks, Brian
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    ID help please, warbler like, Michigan

    1-3 I'm pretty sure is Warbling Vireo 4-6 I think is either Pine Warbler or Yellow -throated Vireo. Not sure if picture quality is good enough to separate. What do you all think? Thank you, Brian
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    warbler like, Michigan, June 23rd.

    Kind of at a loss on this one. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Brian edit after comment from KenM
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    Cuckoo, Michigan. ID help please

    I'm almost certain this is Black-billed over Yellow-billed but can't definitively rule out immature Yellow-billed. Is anyone able to call it for sure? Thanks, Brian
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    Flycatchers, Michigan

    Given the quality of these pictures and difficulty in separating similar looking flycatchers, can I do any better than Empidonax flycatcher on either of these? Thanks for any input! Brian 1st individual: 1a-1e 2nd individual: 2a-2b
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    waterthrush ID help please. Michigan

    Northern and Louisiana both occur. I think the streaked throat makes it good for Northern but the legs looked pretty bright so I wasn't sure. Thanks, Brian edit: more blurry photos (e-j) added after many comment.
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    Thrush ID help please. Michigan today

    I realize the quality of these pictures are poor but I was wondering if anyone can safely identify. I'm looking at Hermit Thrush and Veery, leaning towards Veery because of the monotoned back and tail as well as the pale underparts. Not 100% sure though as both of these birds are new to me and...
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    Unknown wren, ID help please. Michigan yesterday

    Not sure if the picture quality is good enough to confirm type of wren here. My best guess is House wren. Any insight is greatly appreciated as always. Thank, Brian
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    Warbler like, ID help please. Michigan

    My best guess is Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Anything else I should be looking at? Thanks, Brian
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    Michigan, Hawk ID confirmation, Please

    Trying to make sure this is Cooper's Hawk over sharp-shinned. Big head and bill, sloping forehead and bulky feet all point me there. Also the more rounded off tail. Although it is a little difficult to see in these pictures, I'm seeing some contrast in the nape and neck. Feel like I'm...
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    Michigan, Hawk ID help please

    I have a really difficult time with similar looking hawks. I think my choices are either Cooper's or sharp-shined here with Cooper's being more geographically common. Any advice on separation criteria on these hawks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brian edit: New higher resolution...
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    Gulls, Florida. January. ID help please

    First one seems good for Herring Gull but the second has me a bit confused. Doesn't seem quiet right for Laughing Gull. Any help is much appreciate. Thanks, Brian
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    Parakeet, Florida. ID help please

    I'm pretty sure this is Nanday Parakeet but wanted to confirm and ask a question. Please advise if there is a better place for it. Do birders typically count a sighting of a non-native species such as my bird on a life list? Relatively new and curious. Thanks, Brian
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    Florida, January. ID help please

    Sorry about the blurry pictures. My best guess is Common Yellowthroat. Thanks, Brian
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    Gulls, Florida. ID help please

    Wanted to double check my IDs on these gulls if anyone is able to help please. 1. Looks like a third winter herring gull to me but had a difficult time separating from ring-billed gull 2. Landed on a nonbreeding laughing gull Thanks, Brian
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    Shorebirds, Florida, today. ID confirmation please

    Wanted to double check my IDs on these shorebirds if anyone is able to help please. I've got them as 1. Sanderling 2. Ruddy Turnstone 3. Willet Much appreciated, Brian
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    warbler like bird, N. Florida, today. ID help please

    Looks like female Ruby-crowned Kinglet to me. Anything else I should consider? Thanks, Brian
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    Herons, Northern Florida. Today. ID help please

    Is this a juvenile Tricolor with a Snowy Egret? Thanks for any input! Brian *edit: second picture of white individual posted
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    ID help please, Michigan, *November 20

    Not great pictures I realize. Any ideas? Thanks, Brian
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    sparrow ID help, please. Northern Michigan

    Not sure if both are good for Song Sparrow? Marking on the flanks and chest of second individual seemed a little light. Any insight appreciated. Thanks, Brian
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    Wren Michigan, ID help please

    Sorry about the blurry phone pictures. I'm thinking my bird looks good for Carolina Wren. Anything else I should consider? Thanks, Brian
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    Unknown hawk, Michigan

    Identification help please. I was hoping someone would be able to narrow this on structure. I'd be really curious to hear your thought process if you happen to have the time. I've also posted a YouTube link with audio of it's call. Thanks, Brian
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    warbler, Michigan. Id help please

    Sorry about the blurry images but I'm wondering if there is anything I should be considering other than Black-throated green warbler? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Brian Edit to add third blurry image.
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