RWBB with Orange Spot?
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RWBB with Orange Spot?

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Anonymous

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on: April 28, 2008, 02:28:21 PM
It's been in my back yard for the last couple of days being chased away by some RWBB's.  After consulting my guide, I can't find it anywhere - suggestions?

Attila
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Reply #1 on: April 28, 2008, 02:58:46 PM
Where about's is the orange spot, head, wings, back etc?
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Reply #2 on: April 28, 2008, 04:01:16 PM
I should have been clearer, sorry!

Instead of the usual red spot with yellow edge these birds have an orange spot with yellow trim.  

I'm trying to get a photo of it, post it when I do.

Attila
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Reply #3 on: April 28, 2008, 05:36:54 PM
It sounds like a first year male. Here is a random picture of one I found on the web...

http://www.jrcompton.com/photos/The_Bir ... r-male.jpg
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Reply #4 on: April 28, 2008, 07:24:05 PM
Hi,

Second-year male RWBL tend to have orange shoulders.
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Reply #5 on: April 28, 2008, 08:09:12 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys!  Younger RWBB makes sense as he's being chased away by a dominant RWBB in the area as well.  Here's a couple of shots of the bird.

Photo 1 ->  http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/Attil ... WBB_Orange

Photo 2 ->  http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/Attil ... B_Orange_2
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