[Jlaz90]

I hunt creeks off the bay in coastal nj, usually shoot mallards, black duck, goose and bufflehead. Had these guys come in to. Sorry to be a noob just looking for ID the 2 to the left. I know not the best pic

 

[BBK]

Merganser

 

[Baymen Moe]

can you get us a better picture of the bird all the way to the left? Specifically a side shot of the head. If it's too late oh well.

 

[AvianAddict]

The hen looks more like a red breasted merganser. The one to the left, no idea.

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[Baymen Moe]

I'm not questioning anyone's bird ID skills, but on my first look I was thinking grebe based on the head shape and bill. The bill is very similar to mergansers. But zoom in on those feet. You should know what you're shooting at before you pull the trigger. I could be wrong on the grebe ID, but willing to lose a few bucks on it. :yes:

 

[BBK]

Most grebe have a chicken beak, long legs, and no tail. Its missing the tail and has long legs so could be. The white is why i figured hooded merg. Second from the left is a hen redbreasted merg. Call your local CO and ask him, if he writes you a ticket then its a grebe

 

[Baymen Moe]

I can see why hooded is a good guess but the white crest does not begin at the base of the bill, this bird does. Tough to say if the head in the photo is up or down.

 

[Baymen Moe]

Most grebe have a chicken beak, long legs, and no tail. Its missing the tail and has long legs so could be. The white is why i figured hooded merg. Second from the left is a hen redbreasted merg. Call your local CO and ask him, if he writes you a ticket then its a grebe

Pied billed grebes have a short stout bill. Most others species have similar bills to mergansers.

 

[Mikido]

Things Happen very fast with divers and getting a full id can be tough. The only one not allowed in my state I've never seen. As long as you eat your kill and stay in your limits the best you can that's fine by
Me

 

[BBK]

Are all grebes protected species or just the pied-billed? I dont shoot lawn darts so never really needed to look i guess.

 

[Baymen Moe]

Things Happen very fast with divers and getting a full id can be tough. The only one not allowed in my state I've never seen. As long as you eat your kill and stay in your limits the best you can that's fine by
Me

Grebes are a non game species. The next time a hawk or eagle dives in on my dekes I will be sure to stay in my limits and eat them. :lol3: :lol3: :beer:

 

[AvianAddict]

Things Happen very fast with divers and getting a full id can be tough. The only one not allowed in my state I've never seen. As long as you eat your kill and stay in your limits the best you can that's fine by
Me

Grebes are a non game species. The next time a hawk or eagle dives in on my dekes I will be sure to stay in my limits and eat them. :lol3: :lol3: :beer:

This is hilarious!

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[Smith]

The one on the far left is not a duck. It is an eared grebe.

 

[Baymen Moe]

The one on the far left is not a duck. It is an eared grebe.

Thank you Mr Smith. and the picture remains. :no:

 

[BBK]

The one on the far left is not a duck. It is an eared grebe.

Thank you Mr Smith. and the picture remains. :no:

Been too long, op cant delete it I dont think. Maybe remove the pic, im not sure. Prob already sent to the dnr or whatever that state calls it anyways