What is this tiny bird on my cruise? Cruise is on the way towards New Jersey, in the Atlantic Ocean on the way back from the Caribbean Islands.

A chukar????????????????

Rotund yellow bird seen in Maryland. Looks kind of like a cape may warbler but Merlin said it’s unlikely to be in the area right now. Any thoughts?

Please, don’t pay attention to our kitty freaking out, we were leaving for the vet and she was not happy about it.

just for funsies .. i know what it is. i guessed by its behavior - later confirmed by photo.

southern vancouver island seen october 16 2026

Seen in Southern California. Not sure if it’s a Northern Harrier or Sharp Shinned Hawk?

Thanks! My wife says if I can identify it, that will be proof of my “cool knowledge”. But I got nothing, best guess is juvenile coloration on something like an egret?

Trotting around a parking lot! Palo Alto, CA

Thought it was a turkey vulture from a distance but as we approached it, this bird was clearly much larger. Just got a picture as it was taking off and so the head is hidden but it was majestic AF. Looked like an eagle of some kind?

I thought white winged scoter at first, but it’s more than just their wings that are white. I’m not sure what kind of seaduck it is

cedar park tx (just north of austin) couldn’t get a good pic but caught a glimpse of pretty prominent eyering

I saw this guy earlier today that was hanging out with a big group of mallards. It looks mallard shaped but a bit bigger and obviously different colors. Merlin couldn't id it, wondering if it's a hybrid?

Oklahoma. This is definitely not a native bird.

Edit: most likely an American coot. I’ve just never seen one before here and they were all alone. Had to chase them out of the road in a parking lot because they refused to move for a car.

Seen in South Carolina. I think the plover might be an American golden plover mid-molt but I’ve got no idea about the tern that’s tailing the skimmer.

Charleston county, SC. Salt marsh, near a dock.
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen an Eider up close. Is this a Common Eider?

I saw several hawks on a walk yesterday at the Saltese Flats (Green Acres, Washington). I believe most if not all of them are red tails but wanted to double check to be sure.

This is the first one I’ve seen at my feeders since the spring. 99% sure it’s a purple and not a house finch.

Thanks!

Sorry for blurry images, spotted at Doxey marshes UK.

Magpies for scale

I went to Connemara Meadows again this morning and I came across these two birds. I'm actually stumped cause I'm not certain what they are. There were House Finch around, are these 2 House Finches? Also the final 4 pictures are Sparrows, Merlin was picking up Swamp Sparrows, but I am awful I differentiating sparrows. Are these Swamp Sparrows?