Birdapolooza - Thursday Lab

So, since I don't have a fancy camera, the pictures are not that great, BUT here and some of the birds I have spotted that haven't been posted yet. :)

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk (Don't worry, the birds were  not on exhibit just around the area)

Canada Goose

Brownish Body
Black Neck and Face
White Cheek
Pale Chest











American Crow

Glossy Black Overall
Large Bill
Long Legs











Blue Jay

Blue Crest
Dark Black 'Necklace'
Blue Sides with White Barring
Pale Gray Underside
White Belly












Fish Crow

Similar to American Crow in Color
Smaller Bill than American
Shorter Legs than American
(Could tell the difference because this bird was calling as it landed in the tree and made the distinguished 'uh-uh' call)







On Campus

Chipping Sparrow

It was hard to get a close picture without them flying away, but you can made out about 4 birds within the grass. Noticed the red cap and line behind eye.

Rufous Crown
Dark Eye-line
Unstreaked Whitish-Gray below













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Killdeer

Another bird that was hard to get a close shot of because they moved so fast away from me. Noticed the general shape and double lines across neck.

Light Brown/Tan Backside
White Belly
Double Breast-Band







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Harris Teeter

Mallard

So I walk out of Harris Teeter, and there I meet two Mallards just walking around the entrance.

Male:
Dark Green Head; Pale Body
Yellow Bill
White Neck Ring; Brown Front
Female:
Orange Bill With Dark Center
Brown/Black Speckled Body


Roadway in Williamsburg

Rock Pigeon

All lined up along a bridge. Noticed the overall shape, grey body, and distinct bars on the wings

Purple/Green Head
White Spot Above Bill
Bluish-gray overall
Black Bars
Pink Legs






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