Nice shot Jack, yes that is a Palm Warbler.Check out https://www.allaboutbirds.org they have a great site for Bird ID.
It's dawned on me that when it comes to difficult ID a person should just fire away rather than be waiting for the "nice" pose since the different angles can be quite helpful. The downside is later culling many shots. Am I alone in this regard - culling shots still from 2013!?
Thanks ArunP and jprusa. I do know about the site but sometimes I just fall back into old habits of grabbing a book. I've got a few warblers that are driving me nuts but I guess I'm not alone - seems they are just more challenging than many birds.
It's dawned on me that when it comes to difficult ID a person should just fire away rather than be waiting for the "nice" pose since the different angles can be quite helpful. The downside is later culling many shots. Am I alone in this regard - culling shots still from 2013!?
No, you are not alone in this regard Jack! With rare or questionable birds I first shoot, later ask. And if I have a time I even look for composition. It results always in a lot of crap photos (but rather good for ID!)! Good to remember: it always helps to know what you are looking for, what are the most important features for ID in that particular group of birds.
Alan, Jack and Jeremy - very nice shots guys! Congratulations Jeremy - I hope you are happy with the new bird in your collection (and great shots BTW)!
I don't think he will regret - he is a lot of photographer but also a big deal of birder!You may regret the offer. Thanks.
Jack
Selfie from our trip to Tanzania
The series works well indeed. Usually, the membrane spoils mine!Nice selfie Alan. Here's a wild turkey posing in the "meadow" behind our house. Sometimes ugly can look kinda cool. I was able to take a bunch of photos without him moving much. I was lucky enough to catch his nictitating membrane, third eyelid, in different stages of deployment.
Guess what this Martial eagle is having for dinner.
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A bird with a hoof?Hard to tell, some type bird, maybe?
Teeny weeny cows in Alberta. Dinner was a dikdik.See I told you it was beef.
Jack