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Post by kingbird on Nov 24, 2013 13:54:00 GMT -6
Possible the rarest bird ever found on our property here on Lake Dardanelle. It was feeding in the backyard with "normal" White-throats and Juncos. Fortunately, LaDonna was able to take several photos through a window to document the sighting. I will post them shortly. Ken  |
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Post by Sally Jo Gibson on Nov 24, 2013 14:43:51 GMT -6
You lucky folks. SJ
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Post by kingbird on Nov 24, 2013 19:31:10 GMT -6
Here is another. I like this one best. You can really see the dark hood coming through and the dark tail.  |
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Post by birddan on Nov 24, 2013 20:30:59 GMT -6
Are you sure it is not a melanistic White-throated Sparrow?
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Post by littulkittons on Nov 24, 2013 20:31:16 GMT -6
Looks like that bird's DNA was run through a blender before it hatched.
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Post by kingbird on Nov 24, 2013 20:53:51 GMT -6
Are you sure it is not a melanistic White-throated Sparrow? Yes. Take a look at the hood, the pink bill, the lack of pattern on the head and the black tail. Although you can't see it in the photos, it also had white outer tail feathers like a junco. Google White-throated Sparrow x Dark-eyed Junco images and you'll see similar photos. |
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Post by littulkittons on Nov 24, 2013 20:55:17 GMT -6
Just read my PABIRDS list from yesterday. Another white-throated sparrow/dark eyed junco cross was photographed in Bucks County. Photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/chrysoptera/The plumage of the bird in the PA photos is more distinct than the one above. |
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Post by pavopavo on Nov 25, 2013 9:22:03 GMT -6
Wow! That bird heard about you and came to your property to show off. Amazing.
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Post by patinla on Nov 25, 2013 10:44:35 GMT -6
remarkable bird; remarkable picture
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