Identify the birds in the following photographs, all (but two) of which were taken by me in New England. This gallery of untitled photos is randomly arranged and includes more than one photo of some species. If you get stuck, the 10 possibilities (in my Life List order) are provided below. If you're reading this post via e-mail, visit the blog to view the full-size images.

















The Birds of Life List Bird Game #23
221. Whimbrel
222. American Avocet
223. Pectoral Sandpiper
224. Philadelphia Vireo
225. Lincoln's Sparrow
226. Purple Gallinule (photo by Harold Brewer)
227. American Pipit
228. Tennessee Warbler
229. Ross's Goose
230. Northern Lapwing (photo by Doug Hitchcox)
Hint: You can use the photo filename to check your guesses. For example: 008grca.jpg corresponds with my 8th Life Bird: Gray Catbird.