[obol] Townsend's Warbler, Pine Siskins, and others in Scappoose

[Dennis P. Vroman]

Hi John,

Your correct, the photos are not ideal for a real positive ID.  However, in my estimation, the bird appears to be an American Goldfinch.  This was my first impression when I first looked at upper photo.  This base on the bird's overall plumage pattern and the black flight feathers (which likely would make this bird a male).  The bird in question has a very wide wing bar, to me much wider than a Lesser would have.  Also, with the very black flight feathers, associated with a male bird of either species, if it were a Lesser with wings this black it would surely have at least a fairly large black cap.

...my thoughts on the bird, Dennis

  Despite the storm, there were quite a few birds at the feeders here at our home above downtown Scappoose, Oregon. Highlights include:

   

  Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - a new "yard bird"

  Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus) - first of the season

  Townsend's Warbler (Dendroica townsendi) - first of the season

  Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) - first of the season

  Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - both the Oregon (J. h. oreganus) and Slate-colored (J. h. hyemalis) subspecies

   

  A goldfinch, possibly a Lesser, was also seen but not well. A couple of poor quality photos can be found on my blog: http://www.bornagainbirdwatcher.com/2007/12/storm-birds-in-yard.html. Any thoughts on its identity are appreciated.

   

  Peace and good bird watching,

  John E. Riutta

  Owner, Born Again Bird Watcher

   

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  Scappoose, OR 97056

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  Coordinates: 45°45'17.60"N, 122°53'23.08"W

   



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