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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Birdman on June 16, 2020, 05:04:08 PM

Title: Unknown Birds
Post by: Birdman on June 16, 2020, 05:04:08 PM

Hello,

I saw these birds in Prince Edward County (PEC).  Here's what I think they might be:

Photo 1: Caspian Tern?
Photo 2: Tree Swallow (female) or Cave Swallow (chestnut rump) or Bank Swallow
Photo 3: American Black Duck (dark brown body, yellow bill)?

Can anyone please help me identify these?  I have one more mystery bird from PEC that I'll need to send in a separate message.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Unknown Birds
Post by: thouc on June 17, 2020, 12:20:41 AM

1. Caspian Tern
2. Cliff Swallow
3. Double-crested Cormorant

Title: Re: Unknown Birds
Post by: Shortsighted on June 17, 2020, 08:07:26 AM

Cliff swallows gather mud to build nests.
Prince Edward County, eh, you lucky stiff.

Title: Re: Unknown Birds
Post by: Birdman on June 17, 2020, 10:49:07 AM

Thank you both for the replies and the info about cliff swallows gathering mud - super helpful!  I've attached one last PEC bird but I'm pretty sure it's a Turkey Vulture.  The photo isn't too clear (I had to zoom in from far away).  Anyhow, I just thought I'd post it in case it is some other bird of prey.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Unknown Birds
Post by: Shortsighted on June 17, 2020, 04:37:39 PM

It has a pointy head, like Dalton McGuinty, so it's a Turkey Vulture.
I saw a TV on TV once and it also had a pointy head.