[texbirds] more on South Padre

From: Robert Becker <robertjbecker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: texbirds <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:17:04 -0700 (PDT)




It was, indeed, an amazing day at South Padre. I was there for four hours and 
the action never let up for a minute. My vote for the finch ID goes to 
Cassin's.I've posted a photo to illustrate a few marks. The bird has a bright 
red crown that contrasts with the rest of the head, per Sibley.The bird also 
has a pale nape, also per Sibley, unlike the Purple of the Pacific and Eastern 
races. See what you think.
 
There also was a magnificient Painted Bunting, two Orchard Orioles, a skulking 
Swainson's Warbler that I photographed after much contorting on my part, Indigo 
Bunting, and a slew of other songbirds.
 
Photos are here:
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13451078@N03/
 
and here:
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13451078@N03/page2/
 
 
Bob Becker
Rancho Viejo
 
 
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[texbirds] more on South Padre

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