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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: bronco on April 21, 2014, 05:24:27 PM

Title: Swamp Sparrow??
Post by: bronco on April 21, 2014, 05:24:27 PM

I think this might be a Swamp Sparrow - have I got that right??

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s539/bronco1941/2014-04-21-158_zpsc37dffae.jpg)

Title: Re: Swamp Sparrow??
Post by: thouc on April 21, 2014, 06:23:17 PM

You made it tricky by not showing the breast, but the rufous wings is a good indication for Swamp Sparrow, so I think you are correct.

Title: Re: Swamp Sparrow??
Post by: bronco on April 22, 2014, 06:31:59 AM

Quote from: "thouc"

You made it tricky by not showing the breast, but the rufous wings is a good indication for Swamp Sparrow, so I think you are correct.

I'll have to head back to the location and see if I can get a frontal shot - thanks for the ID.