sandeyeYard Bird Update 55
August 2nd 2011 16:10
I spotted a strange looking bird in the tree last night and cannot find it listed in either of my bird referemnce guides. I have also checked my father's two bird guides, but still cannot find the bird listed.
This is not the first time I have encountered a mystery bird that I cannot identify. A couple of times in Australia, I came across mysterious breeds that I had to look up before knowing the identity of - or my son already knew them. This time, I am stumped however.
I assume it may be a youngster - that is not listed in any of the guide books along with the adults of its species. I shall therefore do a search online, and hopefully identify the mystery bird. It appears to be a cross between a bullfinch and chaffinch, but....
This is not the first time I have encountered a mystery bird that I cannot identify. A couple of times in Australia, I came across mysterious breeds that I had to look up before knowing the identity of - or my son already knew them. This time, I am stumped however.
I assume it may be a youngster - that is not listed in any of the guide books along with the adults of its species. I shall therefore do a search online, and hopefully identify the mystery bird. It appears to be a cross between a bullfinch and chaffinch, but....
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