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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Question 5 2 possible birds

Was the bird seen best or only on the ground ?

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Your observation 4 answers recorded · open to review or change
  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
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  2. 2
    List any unique feeding behaviour observed ? Turning over stones
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  3. 3
    What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Bobbing
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  4. 4
    How did the bird fly ? Erratic
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Leading possibilities

2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    American Pipit

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Bobbing
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  2. 2

    Gray Vireo

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Identify from a Unique Behaviour
    • What TAIL BEHAVIOURS if any were noted ? Bobbing
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