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Author: Ronaldo Time: 9/11/2011 07:18 Subject: Dusky or Radde?

Long Valley, 05-11

This warbler was close to some thickets. A bit intrigued by its bill, which is rather stout. Can it be Radde's rather than Dusky?

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Author: lpaul Time: 9/11/2011 08:21

Typical Dusky, bill looks covered in some sort of material (cobwebs?) which is why it looks thicker.

Author: Ronaldo Time: 9/11/2011 08:48

I have other pictures and it seems that the bill is pretty clean. Will post these later.

Author: lpaul Time: 9/11/2011 12:15

fair enough, but everything else fits Dusky Warbler!

Author: Ronaldo Time: 9/11/2011 19:59

as discussed, other picture of the same bird...

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Author: lpaul Time: 10/11/2011 09:51

Clearly Dusky, note especially the rather thin and dark legs.

Author: Ronaldo Time: 10/11/2011 16:16

thanks Paul

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