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