Blackthumb Bob's Birds, Page 1
UPDATED 9-27-99

These birds  (unless otherwise noted) were spotted just outside Memphis, Tennessee in the late spring, summer and fall.

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American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Bird ID:  Bird1

Blackthumb Bob says:

Even I know these birds are American Goldfinch.

David Williams says:

The American Goldfinch in this picture are eating the dried seeds of the flowers.  These are male birds (see photo at left above).  Female birds are not so brightly marked (see photo at right above).

Barbolink says:

In the winter, these beautifully colored male goldfinches turn a much duller color and will be much harder to identify.
Blackthumb Bob says:

I took this photo on my mom and dad's feeder. Shows male and female colors very nicely. Photo taken March, 2000.


 
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Brown Thrasher

Bird ID:  Bird2

Blackthumb Bob says:

This bird was hopping around in my sprinkler.  No idea what it is.  Photo taken in April or May.

Rob states:

Brown Thrasher.  The pointy slightly decurved bill and long tail are good characteristics.  As is the fact that the breast spotting almost forms vertical lines.


 
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Northern Cardinal

Bird ID:  Bird3

Blackthumb Bob says:

This pair of cardinals were also enjoying the sprinkler and eating bugs back April or May.  This photo shows them in early October.

 
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Common Grackle

Bird ID:  Bird4

Blackthumb Bob says:

Could this be a starling?  Photo taken in April or May.

Kevin J  Caley says:

This looks like a common grackle, a member of the troupial 'family' (which includes such things as the northern Oriole, Montezuma's oropendola and caciques
A site visitors writes:

My name is Sally, I am from Levittown, PA. Yesterday my brother-in-law took this picture outside of my house.

Blackthumb Bob says:

I am calling this a Grackle!


 
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Carolina Wren

Bird ID:  Bird5

Blackthumb Bob says:

This may be a Carolina Wren.  No bars on the tail, white stripe over eye.  Note the buff under side.


 
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Bird ID:  Bird6

Blackthumb Bob says:

Some kind humming bird.  May be the same as previous bird.  Photo taken early September.

Rob says:

This is a male Ruby-throated hummingbird, which is the only regulary occuring hummer in your part of the country.  Metallic gree above, black chin, brilliant red throat, white below with dusky-green sides.
Blackthumb Bob says:

Close-up view. Actually, this photo was taken at my mom and dad's house in March, 2000.


 

Carolina Chickadee

Bird ID:  Bird7



Blackthumb Bob says:

I think this is a Carolina Chickadee. Photo taken October 2, 1999.


 
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Blue Jay

Bird ID:  Bird8

Blackthumb Bob says:

A couple of blue jays.  Photo taken early September, 1999.


 
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Red-Headed Woodpecker

Bird ID:  Bird9

Blackthumb Bob says:

Hard to tell in this photo, but this is some kind of red headed woodpecker.  Photo taken early September, 1999.

Barbolink says:

The "official" name for this bird IS Red-headed Woodpecker (guess why!)
Blackthumb Bob says:

Somewhat better photo of this bird. Taken spring 2000.


 
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Pine Siskin (Probably)

Bird ID:  Bird10

Blackthumb Bob says:

Some kind of bird eating thistle.  Photo taken early September.

Barbolink says:

This is probably a Pine Siskin.  They are small brown-streaked with varying amounts of yellow in the wings & tail.

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