[NatureNS] Three mystery "western" birds in Saskatchewan

Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:24:20 -0500
From: "Frederick W. Schueler" <bckcdb@istar.ca>
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On 1/3/2011 7:16 PM, Elizabeth Doull wrote:
> 1. Junco?  its beak looks so junk-o-y

* and the Juncos in the Cypress Hills are Oregon Juncos.

> 2. Ruddy Duck? due to the field marks on its head and on its small size
> 3. Black Tern
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Patrick Kelly <mailto:patrick.kelly@dal.ca>
> *To:* NatureNS <mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
> *Sent:* Monday, January 03, 2011 7:56 PM
> *Subject:* [NatureNS] Three mystery "western" birds in Saskatchewan
>
> This one was in an area of mostly hardwood.
> http://myweb.dal.ca/pmkelly/MysteryWest1.jpg
>
>
> These were on a freshwater lake. There were adult red-necked grebes in
> the area, but these were on their own, and the bills look more duck-like
> to me.
> http://myweb.dal.ca/pmkelly/MysteryWest2.jpg
>
>
> Also on a freshwater lake, if this is an adult gull, it should have more
> breeding plummage; it looks to me like one of the small gulls but winter
> plumage is August? There was also a black tern at this lake which was a
> lifer for me, but never stopped long enough for a picture!
> http://myweb.dal.ca/pmkelly/MysteryWest3.jpg
>
> As always, any help is greatly appreciated!
>
> Pat


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