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What did I just see? Bird of prey - Oklahoma City, USA
One of the Sibley (east or west) guides would likely be a good one, National Geographic another one for the first time out. However, I purchased the Advanced birding guide on my first trip to the US, and it did make me think differently about bird id, and I think this is worthwhile even early in...- njlarsen
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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What did I just see? Bird of prey - Oklahoma City, USA
One thing you need to learn is that we as human beings are a lot poorer at judging size than we think we are. I have learned this the hard way and a lot others have as well -- if you don't believe me, read the introduction of Peterson Field Guides Advanced Birding (1st edition) by Kenn Kaufman...- njlarsen
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A
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What did I just see? Bird of prey - Oklahoma City, USA
Accipiter (Coopers or Sharp-shinned) seems most likely due to behavior; however, is Red-shouldered Hawk excluded in OK at this time of year? Niels- njlarsen
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- Forum: Bird Identification Q&A