I think this first one is a white throated sparrow ....I couldn't capture any other
view as he flew off.
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kgw45
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 12:27 AM
Need help on a couple of birds spotted today at Wachusett Meadow.
I think this first one is a white throated sparrow ....I couldn't capture any other
view as he flew off.
I think this first one is a white throated sparrow ....I couldn't capture any other
view as he flew off.
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 12:31 AM
Not a sparrow but a female Red-winged Blackbird. One of the most misidentified birds on the forum.
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 12:32 AM
Female Red-Winged Blackbird...they're commonly mistaken for sparrows!
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 01:27 AM
Thanks for the help! Considering the number of males around today .... I should have considered it!
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