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Muuttohaukka (Falco peregrinus)Havainnoija
ckhuntKuvaus
Observation #5900 Preening female seemed completely unconcerned with having her photo taken. A tagged bird, I couldn't read the numbers on her right leg.
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Monarkkiperhonen (Danaus plexippus)Havainnoija
thetroiKuvaus
Has the gold line and dots but I couldn't see the wings as the chrysalis was mostly black maybe due to disease or parasites?
Looks similar to these: https://thebutterflymusketeers.com/2018/02/21/the-butterfly-musketeers-chrysalides-information/
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Urso (Erethizon dorsatum)Havainnoija
kpmcfarlandKuvaus
Very small, football 🏈 sized.
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Ruostesorsa (Tadorna ferruginea)Havainnoija
scibadgerKuvaus
Another that has been confirmed through ebird with numerous reports; although no idea how it ended up in Vermont waters.
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Pelikaani (Pelecanus onocrotalus)Havainnoija
obrockKuvaus
The provenance of this Great White Pelican has not been satisfied. It is an Old World species, having never been recorded in the U.S. before. This female Great White Pelican spent three days in February 2016 at Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island, Florida, creating quite a stir. When it flew off in the company of American White Pelicans, its never reported again. Until it returned the following February for just a day. So were did it come from and were did go.
https://www.hngn.com/articles/184259/20160302/rare-great-white-pelican-appears-at-florida-refuge-4-000-miles-from-home.htm
http://blog.aba.org/2016/03/abarare-great-white-pelican-florida.html
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Viheltäjähiirihaukka (Buteo platypterus)Havainnoija
penelope-anneKuvaus
Digital Camera:
The Hawk was balanced on an exposed branch at the top of a neighbors apple tree. Right next to it was an American Robin, see other photo.
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Trumpettijoutsen (Cygnus buccinator)Havainnoija
stevecollinsKuvaus
Schoolhouse Pond, Prince George's Co., MD
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Varpunen (Passer domesticus)Havainnoija
marrequena09Kuvaus
On August 11, 2021, we were eating at home and this bird, House Sparrow, flew into the house and landed on the TV cabinet.
Always around 3pm we throw the leftover bread crumbs from the meal on the balcony and the same number of birds always come, this bird was not afraid of us and went inside the house. It did not get scared when we passed by and left when it wanted to.
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Viitarastas (Catharus fuscescens)Havainnoija
ckhuntKuvaus
5200. Sadly, this Veery has a crossed bill from Avian Keratin Disorder and has some mobility issues.
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Halyomorpha halysHavainnoija
denisewillKuvaus
This observation is for the larger insect in this photo.
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Töyhtölunni (Fratercula cirrhata)Havainnoija
dbernardKuvaus
Mega rarity for the Atlantic Ocean; observed with Atlantic Puffins just off Seal Island NWR. Presumed to be the same bird previously observed over the past two weeks at Petit Manan Island and Machias Seal Island further north.
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Mustakondori (Coragyps atratus)Havainnoija
belbyKuvaus
Apparently the tiny bird bath is preferable to the large kiddie pool
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Kultarääkkiäinen (Coturnicops noveboracensis)Havainnoija
aaron_foolKuvaus
Injured. Currently at rehabber.
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Laulujoutsen (Cygnus cygnus)Havainnoija
phinehasKuvaus
Almost certainly an escapee. Took refuge in this cove for a week or so before surprising birders in a number of other locations in MD
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Munkkiaratti (Myiopsitta monachus)Havainnoija
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Only known location for this species in Maryland at this time. Interestingly, location is close to previous nesting attempt locations. Building a nest on a power line stanchion at the power line cut on Mt Pleasant Road. Not established in the state yet, so active monitoring is ideal.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S7067852
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ecovoreKuvaus
Someone thought this juvenile is a hybrid. I don’t know. Thoughts? More better pics here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S106265273
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Töyhtölunni (Fratercula cirrhata)Havainnoija
struckmanKuvaus
With Atlantic Puffins, way out of its range
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Merilokki (Larus marinus)Havainnoija
natemarchessaultKuvaus
Offering young dead cordgrass (?)
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Harmaafiivi (Sayornis phoebe)Havainnoija
cdarmstadtKuvaus
Nest with 3 eggs. Adult nearby.
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Trumpettijoutsen (Cygnus buccinator)Havainnoija
hugh_vandervoortKuvaus
Developed using darktable 3.8.1
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Trumpettijoutsen (Cygnus buccinator)Havainnoija
hugh_vandervoortKuvaus
Developed using darktable 3.8.1
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Callophrys henriciHavainnoija
nsharpKuvaus
C. henrici? @kpmcfarland @bryanpfeiffer
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Ruostesirppimatkija (Toxostoma rufum)Havainnoija
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Found on the side of the road in an area with lots of trees nearby. I went to see if I could move it somewhere safer and it hopped off into the grass and hid under a bush.
