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    Snowy Owls

    I will be in Frankfort Thanksgiving weekend, near Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. It is 45 minutes southwest of Traverse City. Wondering if anyone has seen any Snowy Owls in that area. Please report any other interesting birds to look for in that area. Many thanks!
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    The Biggest Week in American Birding

    The Biggest Week in American Birding from May 5 through May 15 the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) is hosting day trips, guided walks, guided auto tours and a slew of workshops. This past weekend, with the miracle of good weather, I was blessed to observe hundreds of migrating birds there...
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    Five Easy Ways to Identify a Warbler

    Warbler migration season is upon us, and with over 50 species of warblers, you’re almost certain to see a few of these brightly colored birds. Classified as wood warblers, family paruleda, about half of its plentiful species reside in North America. Seeing is one thing, but knowing what you’re...
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    Great Backyard Bird Count

    Lovely results Marmot. What a treat to have the Bramblings drop by. I will be posting my results after the count. Happy Birding and Keep Looking Up!
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    Great Backyard Bird Count

    Gear up for the 112th Great Backyard Bird Count, coming February 18 – 22. A joint project of the Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot...
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    Mute Tundra or Mutant Swan? Cincinnati Ohio

    Yes, mute swan, but with that coloring an adult, not a juvenile.
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    Black phoebe in Sacramento Valley?

    Definitely a black phoebe - especially with those "whiskers" around his bill. Also white markings on wings are consistent with the black phoebe. Did you see his belly? Should have been snow white.
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    Unidentified Hawk

    Beak does seem to be inconsistent with Caracara. Markings are indeed very consistent with a juvenile gray hawk, especially with that dark eye line, which is very prominent in the juvenile. Almost disappears in the adult female, still there, but not as dark in the adult male. Another tell tale...
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    Warbler ID

    It's in winter plumage, which I'm sure added to the confusion. Not the typical bright yellow fellow we see in spring and summer.
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    Mute Tundra or Mutant Swan? Cincinnati Ohio

    Swan in Cinci Hi - I am in Cincinnati too. I think it's a swan. Where did you see it?
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    Hello Fellow Birders!

    Very excited to find bird forum! Looking forward to discussing and reading about "all things bird" with like-minded bird lovers. I live in Cincinnati where there are an amazing amount of nature preserves and natural wildlife areas; some very close, others within a 30 minute to 1 hour drive. I...
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