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Title: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: buddywoods on April 04, 2015, 05:17:43 PM
Here are some photos of birds I saw along the Katy Trail this morning.

Two wood ducks in a tree.
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I think this might be a juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.  I'm not sure.
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Northern Flicker
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I saw two Bald Eagles flying around.  Not sure why they are still here in Missouri.  Maybe they have a nest, I am by the Missouri River.
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I have no idea what this bird is.  I couldn't find in in my Missouri bird book.
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Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 04, 2015, 05:26:38 PM
What a wonderful variety, Buddy.  It must be a beautiful trail to walk.
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: buddywoods on April 04, 2015, 06:42:44 PM
Quote from: Jeanne Lee on April 04, 2015, 05:26:38 PM
What a wonderful variety, Buddy.  It must be a beautiful trail to walk.

Yes, it is a nice trail to walk or ride bikes on.  The trail runs about 240 miles.  A large part of the trail runs by the Missouri River.
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: BigSkyKen on April 04, 2015, 08:47:40 PM
Very nice photos, Buddy!  I took the liberty of asking my friends on the forum at Whatbird.com for help identifying your mystery bird.  I was guessing a flycatcher, but was only close...turns out to be an Eastern Phoebe.
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: buddywoods on April 04, 2015, 08:58:29 PM
Thanks, Ken!  I have never heard of a Eastern Phoebe before.
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: BigSkyKen on April 04, 2015, 09:00:33 PM
http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/682/overview/Eastern_Phoebe.aspx
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: buddywoods on April 04, 2015, 09:13:16 PM
Quote from: BigSkyKen on April 04, 2015, 09:00:33 PM
http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/682/overview/Eastern_Phoebe.aspx

Thanks, Ken!
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: JudyB on April 04, 2015, 09:53:08 PM
Great shots here.

I have never heard of an Eastern Phoebe either!
Title: Re: Birds Along the Katy Trail
Post by: buddywoods on April 04, 2015, 10:56:57 PM
Quote from: JudyB on April 04, 2015, 09:53:08 PM
Great shots here.

I have never heard of an Eastern Phoebe either!

Thanks, Judy!
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