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Bluebird Bob Walshaw

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 438
 I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please. A free 20 page Bluebird book is available by sending your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net

Miguel Rodriguez

Spain
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.55
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Timeliness 9.59
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 169
 Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America. I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc.

Julia Booth

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.87
  • Total Questions 615
 I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena.

Roger Lederer

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/22/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Total Questions 1899
 Any and all about wild birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.

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2009-11-20 What kind of Hawk is this?:

Looks like a Cooper's Hawk. They are known for biting off more that they can chew in regards to taking on larger birds. They also prey on smaller birds. So your tree there is going to be like a buffet

2009-11-20 Hawk ID:

I'm going to go with Broad-Winged Hawk on this one. The picture makes it hard to see any of the fieldmarks. The body fits Rough-Legged more. But the coloring is more Broad-Winged. My third guess would

2009-11-16 Need help with an identification:

There are Blue Footed, Red Footed and Brown Boobies. Another similar bird is the Gannet. I'm not sure if they are found in the Caribbean. You might be able to find a Caribbean list here: http://printablebirdchecklists

2009-11-07 Cardinals:

I have seen no change here in NE OK. If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and tell me the area that you live in I will pose this question to the bird listserv that I am a member

2009-11-04 Baby Bird:

Really there isn't much involved in releasing a non-bird of prey. You take it outside, hold it in your hands and move your arms up and down to simulate flight. It should begin pumping its wings as a reflex

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