Last week I posted about four jaegers I observed at one time at Wisconsin
Point. Here are my photos of the birds observed that morning. Feedback is
welcome as always, especially with the jaeger ID shots.
Initial flock of four jaegers:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663057
Flock of three jaegers:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663046
Two Parasitic Jaegers (closer up):
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663045
Pomarine Jaeger:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663050
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663051
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663052
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663054
-note underwing pale primary coverts, dark/thick breast band. Also tail
projection appears thick at the end.
American Golden Plovers:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663048
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663049
Sanderling and Semipalmated Plover in flight:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663055
Northern Pintail/Northern Shoveler flock in flight:
http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/128663058
Good birdwatching,
Erik Bruhnke
Naturalist & Wildlife Photographer
NATURALLY AVIAN
www.pbase.com/birdfedr
birdfedr@gmail.com
Count Interpreter
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
P.O. Box 3006
Duluth, MN 55803-3006
mail@hawkridge.org
www.hawkridge.org
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