Nebraska's mixed bag

[Shovelbuck]

I was going through some old photos and came upon this one. The photo was taken a couple years ago where I shot both my spring birds this year. At that time there was a little discussion as to if they were Merriams or Rio's.
Our birds here are mainly hybreds, with traits of Merriams, Rio's and Easterns. The area I am fortunate to hunt has all three.

They may not be "pure" strains, but if they look like a particular breed, that's what I call them.
This photo show's just that. There's some white rumped Merriams, some buff colored Rios and even a couple of the darker Easterns in this group.

 

[longspurs]

Re: Nebrask'a mixed bag

Cool pic, Shovel!! A little selection never hurts, eh?!
-Longspurs-

 

[Skully]

Re: Nebrask'a mixed bag

That is a great mix Shovel! I've always wanted a white tipped tail-fan mount, but we just have the text-book Easterns here. Great pic!

 

[blake]

When are you going to invite me out for a hunt Jay?

 

[Shovelbuck]

You are welcome anytime Ron.

 

[blake]

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You are welcome anytime Ron.

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I'm not kidding.......we will have to talk more before spring!

 

[Shovelbuck]

 

[deadeye]

Hard to tell but what is just off center to the right in front of the tree line?

 

[Shovelbuck]

I don't know.