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Author: Brian Morin

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Birdviewing.com
Nov 5 2013
adult, winter plummage
Russell - this is a typical Great Black-backed adult.
Nov 25 2013
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Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
female, adult
Ottawa - This female makes a perfect landing on an icy pond. The bird was so close that I almost didn't get it all in the picture. This image is uncropped.
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
adult
Ottawa
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
male, juvenile
Ottawa
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
male, juvenile
Ottawa
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 21 2013
winter plummage
Ottawa -Drab winter plumage is offset with a colourful fruity background.
Nov 22 2013
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Birdviewing.com
Nov 21 2013
immature
Russell - 2nd year bird
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 21 2013
immature
Russell - 2nd year bird
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 21 2013
female, adult
Russell - Sometimes even the experts need to check with the experts. Reported originally as a Lesser Black-backed Gull, this bird was referred to a more experienced birder who checked with other experts. There was talk of it possibly being a Slaty-backed Gull, an Asian species, but after lengthy review it was determined to be probably a small female Great Black-backed Gull with a very pale back. The colour is perfect for Slaty-backed but there are leg issues and it may have been a bit big for Lesser and the back too pale even for that bird. Gull identification can be a real challenge.
Nov 22 2013
Copyright Brian Morin
Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
male
Ottawa - It almost looks like these ducks were sandwiched together in Photoshop but they were flying inches apart for a few seconds.
Nov 22 2013
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