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[ISv]

To follow up on my previous post, I asked a few of the top bird IDers in Wisconsin and they say American Golden Plover. Here is the exact quote from one. "It looks American. Good shot of the tail and the long primary projections. At least 4 primary tips visible which makes it American." Congrats on a great find for you, and getting great photos!

Jeremy

Thanks Jeremy!
I didn't try to get "good photos", I tried to take photos good for ID. I know the differences between the golden plovers. I have never seen only the American (I have seen the Eurasian back in Europe, the Black-belied and the Pacific - here).
The location is Hawaii, Oahu. We have countless Pacific Golden Plovers and few Black-belied but the American and the Eurasian are still not reported for Hawaii. I sent the pics to one of the best birders here and he on his side send it to Peter Pyle. Now we are anxious waiting for the answer. So far all seems to agree for AGP!
Thanks again!
ISv

 

[ISv]

Hi ISv, without reading your comment I was looking at the pictures first - first idea was that I was looking at Golden Plovers, they are remarkably similar to the European Golden Plover in non-breeding plumage. So - it could very well be that your identification is correct, the American Golden Plover in non-breeding plumage looks a lot like its European sibling and those feather patterns are very distinct / unique...
Very nice shots from the park btw.
Wiebe.

Thanks Wiebe!
In non breeding the American Golden Plover is more grayish on the back. The bird on my photos is in transition from breeding to non-breeding plumage (and had a few remaining black spots on the breast) and this is making the ID little bit more difficult.
I had time for only 4 shots (there was a girl with a dog approaching from left) and the bird was visibly agitated...

 

[Jack Douglas]

And my wife is trying to persuade me to buy a dog.

Jack

 

[beforeEos Camaras]

nuthach cape cod by joseph kelly, on Flickr

 

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Lovely shot. Nicely done, Joseph.

 

[ISv]

And my wife is trying to persuade me to buy a dog.

Jack

! Well, you still can but don't take it with you when taking photos of wildlife.

 

[ISv]

Lovely shot. Nicely done, Joseph.

+1

 

[noncho]

Not many chances for birds lately, but here is a small one
1DX Sigma 150-600C @ 600mm

 

[Nat_WA]

And my wife is trying to persuade me to buy a dog.

Jack

! Well, you still can but don't take it with you when taking photos of wildlife.

We just bought a dog (puppy...) and trust me, you won't even have time to go out taking wildlife pictures (see some pictures in "Animal Kingdom" - "My Dog")
Wiebe.

 

[Nat_WA]

Very nice pictures Joseph (@beforeEos Camaras) and Noncho (@noncho)!
Joseph, is it a white breasted nuthatch?
W.

 

[lion rock]

Jack,
Dogs give a lot of pleasure. BUT, they tie you down. I have two at home. When we travel, we have to look for sitters, cost almost as much for that as traveling.
The smaller of out two is a killer, loving, cute and smart.
Better get a un-mirror or mirrored camera.
-r

 

[Jack Douglas]

Jack,
Dogs give a lot of pleasure. BUT, they tie you down. I have two at home. When we travel, we have to look for sitters, cost almost as much for that as traveling.
The smaller of out two is a killer, loving, cute and smart.
Better get a un-mirror or mirrored camera.
-r

If I show these photos, that's it for me. We like to travel with the motorhome and I can't imagine hiking with a dog like that left behind cooped up!

Riley, I already have that problem for our African Grey but so far my daughter keeps him. I wouldn't have the heart to include a dog. It's kind of sad since I grew up with and love dogs.

Jack

 

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Nice shot, Noncho

 

[romeo mihaila]

some of mine guys...

 

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Beautiful series, Romeo.

 

[Nat_WA]

some of mine guys...

Welcome to CR forum!
Very nice pictures in this set Romeo, what are you shooting with (and where)?
Wiebe.

 

[vojce arsovski]

Canon 70D 1/640 f4 200mm iso 400

 

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Very nice shot, Vojce.

....and Welcome to CR.

 

[vojce arsovski]

Canon 70d 1/640 f4 200mm iso 400

 

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Another nice shot, Vojce.