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There seems to be a lot of confusion on whether this is AMGP or PAGP or if there could be possibly 2 different birds. First 3 posts said PAGP. Naomi H post yesterday originally thought PAGP but with more review it looked like AMGP which it got confirmed as in ebird. Of all the birders on Ediz, no birder has seen 2 GP, thats not to say it isnt possible there is more than 1 GP I saw my bird same day right before Naomi H. I first saw mine first on shoreline (see pics). It got spooked and flew towards log boom. IDK if it landed there or if there perhaps was another GP already there. I went there and then scoped the birds and last saw a GP there (only one) at 12:00. Naomi saw hers same location at 12:20. You would think it was same bird, but that isnt definitly known Here are my thoughts on my bird based on my photos and consulting Sibley and Stokes book and Ibird Pro recordings: - The GP call on my recording (attached), calls in the middle between the longer BBPL calls. I saw that GP calling so know it was the bird. To me it sounds more like PAGP, although GP calls are similar - Mine at this time has more of a goldish color overall and yellow wash on face which leads to PAGP. AMGP appear to often be more grayer - The supercillum doesnt seem to be as prominent as AMGP. The cap doesnt seem to be as prominent as AMGP. - Wings dont seem as long, so PAGP. On Naomis, the wings seem longer but IDK if light, distance, posture effect viewing or maybe different bird Anyway Im leaning towards PAGP. REVIEWER - Let me know, I can change to AMGP if you are leaning that way. There have been 2 other AMGP one at Ft Flagler and another at Twin River recently. There has been one PAGP recently at Waatch confirmed only on call. So they both appear in area. There is possibility of 2 birds, but no confirmation yet. Reviewer may want to relook at all recent reports. GP are tough at times, at least for me. Anyway thats my input but Im open to those who know more
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