tilghman1's Identifications

just landed after flying in the middle of campus/urban area, no recent rain, average morning temperature
justification: large shore bird, distinct thin neck and beak, coloration

hot, humid weather, no recent rain, seen along banks of lake likely looking for food
justification: large shore bird, characteristic coloration and beak, long legs for tall grass

searching for food, fighting with each other, VERY hot, near little blue heron on wetland/lake banks
justification: characteristic red beak and long red legs, wings

early morning, no recent rain, flying around with others (searching for food?)
justification: beak built for eating grains, perching bird, specific colorations

deceased, hit nearby window on Union Board

rained a little bit, cat approached me likely looking for food
NOTE: FERAL CAT
justification: mammal (fur),

picking at middle third of tree (feeding behavior), cold windy day with no precipitation
justification: beak built for tapping/pecking, VERY distinct plumage on crest and wings

long thin beak, no recent rain, cold morning
justification: perching bird with short beak for catching insects, coloration of wings and tail

cold day, looking for food? alone, high up in tree
justification: matching wing pattern, large body, thin beak, feather coloration