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Anonymous

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I shot these 2 down at the Bluffs today and can't figure out what they are.  I think the top one is a swamp sparrow but I can't find locate a picture of one with the yellow band over its eye.  Number 2 I have NO clue...lol



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The Observer

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I do believe the first one is a Savannah Sparrow as they often, not always, show yellow lores. No clue on the second shot, sorry.
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Kin Lau

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Agree with #1 Savannah. #2 looks like a Warbling Vireo.
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Thanks for the help folks, appreciate it!
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Andreas Jonsson

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I agree on the Savannah sparrow, however, the second bird seems to have too much of an eye stripe for a Warbling vireo. I think it is a Red-eyed vireo.
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Anonymous

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Hmmm....what has me confused here is the black edge on the tail.  After looking at photos of both vireo's mentioned, neither of them have that colouration marked.

The search continues.... :lol:
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GStuart

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I was trying to figure out if there is a dark edge on the tail.  Could it be that the sun is shining onto the base and most of the length of the tail, but that the tip is shaded by the tree branch?
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Ron Luft

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I'll go with Kin on this one.  Savanah Sp. and Warbling V.
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