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  1. BAL Land

    Molt/age references

    Does anyone know of a good book/resource for helping me to better understand bird’s molt sequences, when they molt, and the different ages/plumages with them(Juv, immature, adult, etc)? I think I may have worded this wrong but you probably know what I mean. Thanks!!
  2. BAL Land

    Vortex Viper vs Celestron M2

    Hi all, I’m planning on upgrading my scope to one of the two scopes listed in the title(Vortex Viper 20x60x85 vs the Celestron Regal M2 20x60x80). I’m going to use it mainly for shorebirds, waterbirds, raptors(less often), and seawatches. Does anyone have suggestions on which one to go for...
  3. BAL Land

    Scope Question

    Hi, This is the scope I currently use. Gosky 20-60 X 80 Porro Prism Spotting Scope- Waterproof Scope for Bird Watching Target Shooting Archery Range Outdoor Activities -with Tripod & Digiscoping Adapter https://a.co/d/1Gnj5cV I’m happy with it as my first ever scope, but the...
  4. BAL Land

    Canon R7 lens suggestions

    Hi all, I've purchased a Canon R7 as my first RF body, and as an upgrade from my Canon 70d. I used a Sigma 150-600 C lens on my 70d, and it was a great combo, but I felt since I had the money, it was worth it to upgrade to the R7. The R7 seems fantastic, and I really don't want to get rid of...
  5. BAL Land

    Townsend’s x Black-throated Gray Warbler hybrid? SoCal

    Posting for my friend. Seen yesterday, Orange County, California. These are all of his photos, I believe. Thanks!
  6. BAL Land

    North American Gull Books—suggestions?

    Hi all, Does anyone have any good recommendations for gull guides for North America? It’s ok if it has gulls form other parts of the world as well. I’ve been told that the Peterson Reference guide to the gulls of the Americas is very good, but I’m wondering if others feel the same way, and if...
  7. BAL Land

    Gulls part two, SoCal

    Saltwater marsh yesterday, Orange County, California. Thanks! Bird one. California vs Herring vs Iceland. Bird two. Never lifted its head. Looks like a California, but it’s got pink legs so it’s got to be herring or Iceland. Bird three. This is the one that I’m most confident is Iceland. I...
  8. BAL Land

    Gulls from SoCal

    Yesterday, Orange County, California. Thanks! Seen along the immediate coast, saltwater marsh. I still need an Iceland for me life list. Thanks! Bird one. It never stood up or lifted its head. This might be a California? Bird two. Herring or Iceland? I’m thinking Herring, but the bill...
  9. BAL Land

    White-crowned Sparrow subspecies, California

    Hi all, These photos are from about 2 weeks ago in Orange County, California. The lower black stripe on the face doesn’t go all the way to the eye, instead ending behind the eye, leaving a latch of white between the eye and the bill. Is this just an odd variation, a leucistic bird, or a...
  10. BAL Land

    Gnatcatcher

    Today, Orange County, Ca. In coastal sage scrub, however BGGN has been known to winter in this habitat at as well. My only photo that shows a decent angle of the tail. Thanks!
  11. BAL Land

    Vortex diamondback 10x42 vs Vortex Viper 10x42

    Hi all, I’m planning on buying new binos. I tried out both of the models listed in the title today at a store and around the parking lot, and I saw that the viper, as expected, was overall the better bino. My budget fits both the viper and the diamondback, but to be honest, I don’t see that...
  12. BAL Land

    A quick report from today

    Not too much activity today, but I did manage a lifer, a continuing Painted Redstart! Here are my two checklists from today. https://ebird.org/checklist/S121469230 https://ebird.org/checklist/S121460079
  13. BAL Land

    NY, July/August 2022

    Just thought I’d share the species I saw on this trip that wasn’t completely focused on birding. https://ebird.org/tripreport/68417
  14. BAL Land

    Southern California Vireo May 2021

    Hi all, I’ve posted this Vireo to multiple sites/people, and the majority said they think it’s a weird Warbling Vireo. I’m still not convinced, though. I believe it might be a Red-eyed Vireo, and understand that from my photos it’s probably better off not calling it one. I thought I might as...
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