I was in the Bahamas last weekend. I didn't get to do much birding unfortunately, but I did snap a few pics. I could use some help with IDs. Some of the pics aren't great, but maybe you have some ideas for me.
This one was on Great Stirrup Cay. Unfortunately, I don't have a better pic. There were some American Redstarts and Bananaquits in the area, too.
This gull was on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas.
This was on Paradise Island. I believe it is a Gray Kingbird.
This sandpiper(?) was on Paradise Island.
I saved the biggest challenge for last. This is an BAD bird picture, but it's all I've got. This was on Paradise Island. Maybe Bahama Mockingbird?
This message was edited Sep 1, 2010 7:21 PM
No.1...not sure reminds me of a Bunting.
No.2...not sure, the closest thing in my field guide would be a Laughing Gull.
No.3...agree Gray Kingbird
No.4...Ruddy Turnstone
No.5...agree Mockingbird...that's if I,m seeing a touch of a yellow eye.
Ditto to Burd on #2-#5; not sure what #1 is, could be an escaped silverbill or similar.
Resin
Thanks! What do ya'll think about a Woodpecker Finch for #1?
See picture a little way down the page for example of Woodpecker Finch:
http://www.birdsasart.com/bn205.htm
Woodpecker Finch is exclusive to the Galapagos Islands, which are west of South America and a good distance from the coast. Bird uses tools...like sticks and such to assist in gathering food.
Would not be a Woodpecker Finch.
Re Bird #1..
Other than the Greater Antillean Bullfinch, there are no regularly-occuring Finches or Finch-like birds in the Bahamas.
Maybe a female Brown-headed Cowbird (?)
Burd, thanks for catching that about the location. Obviously I didn't read the description very carefully. Maybe Res is right about the escapee. OldNed, I have Brown-headed cowbirds at my house, and this bird was quite different. I don't think that would be it. Thanks for all your help!
