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[ISO64]

Gone through my bird book and can't match this one to anything. Anyone know what it is? I'm guessing some kind of Sparrow but can't match the coloration. Location is near Vancouver, BC and taken yesterday. View attachment 203895View attachment 203896

Hi DanP,
Looks like female Black-headed Grosbeak, a bit more yellow than orange but that may be a question of white balance. Had similar "challenge" with juvenile Baltimore Oriole in deep canopy, my camera was set to Auto WB and could not get rid of the strong hue shift. Sparrow it is not, the beak angle, size and proportions are just not there. Nice photos!

 

[DanP]

Hi DanP,
Looks like female Black-headed Grosbeak, a bit more yellow than orange but that may be a question of white balance. Had similar "challenge" with juvenile Baltimore Oriole in deep canopy, my camera was set to Auto WB and could not get rid of the strong hue shift. Sparrow it is not, the beak angle, size and proportions are just not there. Nice photos!

Thanks ISO64. I do struggle with white balance under a green canopy.

 

[DanP]

Nice pictures, DanP.

Thanks Click

 

[jmeyer]

Yes, female Black-headed Grosbeak. When struggling with an ID, try to start with simple things, like head shape, bill size or leg color. Try not to focus on a specific type or color pattern. Hope that helps for future reference. You can always ask as well, and I will help out. Thanks

Jeremy

 

[jmeyer]

Did you think I was done with warblers??? Nope still going through them! Here are Northern Parula and Yellow-throated Warbler. 7D mkll / EF600 F4 ll / 1.4x lll

Jeremy

 

[jmeyer]

Pine Warbler
Palm Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler

 

[Click]

Beautiful series, Jeremy. Great shots.

 

[AlanF]

Pied Wagtail (R5/1000mm). Nearly posted in the insects thread... It's for shots like these you need the resolution to see the insects. For the first, I was at iso 1000 and 1/80s, which is much too slow for my liking. For the second, I upped the iso to 3200 and was at 1/200s, which is still slower than I like for 1000mm. All are cropped, with heavy cropping for the close ups.

 

[Click]

Excellent shots. Well done, Alan.

 

[jmeyer]

Just finished going through Bay-breasted Warbler and Blackpoll Warbler. 7D mkll / EF600 F4 ll / 1.4x ll

Jeremy

 

[jmeyer]

Blackpoll Warbler...

 

[Click]

Another beautiful series. I especially like the 3rd and 6th from today. Great shots!

 

[ISv]

A some recent shots, a few taken locally in the mid-atlantic US (R5 + EF 500 f/4 II), the rest taken on a business trip to South Australia (R5 + RF 100-500)

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Great shots!!!

 

[ISv]

Thanks ISO64. I do struggle with white balance under a green canopy.

Every one does

 

[ISv]

Blackpoll Warbler...

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"Did you think I was done with warblers???...."
Well, now I'm not sure - but it's for good

 

[ISv]

Another dark form baby White Tern, Ruddy Duck, Northern Pintail (with attempt for a portrait), injured Brown Booby and someone watching me...

 

[ISv]

On my way back I notice this Night Heron and my first idea was: poor bird - it has a problem! I was right about the "problem" and very wrong with the diagnostic of the problem: in a minute it made a few steps further and SEAT! (it's not standing there, that pool is not deep enough!) in the water.
After this encounter I went straight home and first thing was to take a cool shower (hot and humid today!!!).

 

[Click]

Beautiful series. Well done, ISv.

 

[jmeyer]

Canada Warbler

 

[jmeyer]

Hooded Warbler (female)