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Re: Help with bird ID?

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Philip S Brody

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Philip S Brody

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Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:03:23 -0500

Male Rusty Blackbird. Note the rather large decurved bill. They winter in 
the area.

Phil Brody.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek C. Richardson" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 11:01 AM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Help with bird ID?


> As part of the Tridelphia CBC (and FeederWatch), I've been watching my 
> feeder birds in Laurel, MD (PG County) today. I've got a mystery bird for 
> which I seek ID help.  Photos and 2 movies here:
>
> http://www.astro.umd.edu/~dcr/xfer/Unknown/
>
> Some notes: the bird seems smaller (lengthwise) than a Blue Jay and 
> marginally larger than starling and cardinal.  It's been in the yard for 
> over an hour now, feeding on worms and cracked corn.  It's a bit skittish, 
> and flicks its tail a lot.  I have my guess, but I'm not certain at all 
> about the ID.  Any/all help appreciated!  I will report the consensus 
> opinion.
>
> D
>
> -- 
> Derek C. Richardson, Laurel, PG County, MD
> http://www.astro.umd.edu/~dcr/Archives/Photos/birds.html
>