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Greg Schneider

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on: February 25, 2009, 12:08:53 PM
Not sure if this is a hoary or a common. Almost looks like a hoary to me:

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Reply #1 on: February 25, 2009, 12:22:51 PM
I would say a Hoary due to the white band just above the tail and the short beak size.
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Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 12:38:09 PM
The short-beak does it for me.
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Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 04:16:31 PM
In any case, it is a beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing.
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Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 04:42:55 PM
Having seen so many Hoary redpolls (read: three), I like going by the Sibley guide to redpolls.  http://sibleyguides.blogspot.com/2008/01/character-index-for-redpoll.html
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Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 05:27:03 PM
Beautiful image, never seen one before well captured!
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Reply #6 on: February 25, 2009, 09:39:53 PM
Hey GStuart
I'll be examining my flock of redpolls more carefully to see if we have any Hoarys. Am thinking there is at least one that meets the criteria.
Greg, I too would say yours looks like it is.
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Reply #7 on: February 26, 2009, 10:29:53 PM
Nice shot and a good bird.  It looks very nice sitting on top of its perch with the snowflakes in the background. I still have yet to see my first hoary.  Maybe I'll be lucky and find one before the winter ends.

Mark
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Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 07:07:56 AM
tis a hoary :D
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