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[David Case]

All shots were taken this morning at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area near Eugene, Oregon.

1. Yellow-crowned Sparrow (immature) - at least it wasn't another Song Sparrow EDIT: that should be Golden-crowned Sparrow


2a. Marsh Wren (in a tree?) - I was using flash and was wondering if it was affecting the color


2b. Marsh Wren (in a tree?) - could be a new species: the Rat Wren . Seriously, I don't know what else this could be except a Marsh Wren.


3. European Starling


4. Pectoral Sandpiper (with injured wing) - the bill color causes some doubt, flash on this one too.


Thanks, everyone. You all are great.

[Liam]

1. Pale bill, fine streaking, yellow lores - this is a Savannah Sparrow.
2. Juvenile wren for sure, I'm inclined towards Marsh.
3. Yes, European Starling.
4. I think this is a Western Sandpiper. In addition to the black bill, the patterning is wrong, especially on the face.

[David Case]

1. Pale bill, fine streaking, yellow lores - this is a Savannah Sparrow.
2. Juvenile wren for sure, I'm inclined towards Marsh.
3. Yes, European Starling.
4. I think this is a Western Sandpiper. In addition to the black bill, the patterning is wrong, especially on the face.

Thanks again, Liam. Savannah Sparrow for #1 gives me a new species. If this keeps up you all may yet get me to keeping a life list.