Outdoor Ontario

Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: eyespye on August 24, 2015, 10:30:35 PM

Title: Bird Bike Rider in Toronto
Post by: eyespye on August 24, 2015, 10:30:35 PM

This morning I was locking up my bike after my morning commute to work when this little guy hopped on my bicycle wheel and didn't wanna leave... He stuck around clinging to my spokes for quite a while and allowed me to snap a few photos...

I was trying to figure out what it was. The closest thing I could find was a yellow breasted chat.. But it didn't have that white detail around the eye..(maybe it was too young). This one had the yellow chest but more of a plain greyish green head... If anyone could identify for me that would be awesome!

Here is the link to the photos..

https://plus.google.com/102522108809524609692/posts/QfoMFDzU2j1

Title: Re: Bird Bike Rider in Toronto
Post by: BetCrooks on August 25, 2015, 07:28:42 AM

Sorry, Brian's right, the leg colour and feet colour are wrong for my suggestion. (I've deleted my info to avoid confusion.)

Nice way to start the morning!

Title: Re: Bird Bike Rider in Toronto
Post by: Brian Bailey on August 25, 2015, 10:21:27 AM

It looks like a Nashville Warbler to me.  Note the very prominent eye ring, distinctly grey head, and the very pointy bill.

BB

Title: Re: Bird Bike Rider in Toronto
Post by: eyespye on August 26, 2015, 12:33:17 AM

That's totally the little critter! Thanks guys! I did feel honoured that it blessed me with its presence like that! Makes me more aware of wildlife around.. Even in an urban centre!

Title: Re: Bird Bike Rider in Toronto
Post by: CJ McRae on August 28, 2015, 07:38:04 AM

I wonder if this bird was stunned from hitting a window?