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[IndigoBunting]

I saw these three sparrows at Matchedash Bay,Ontario. I am not sure what the first one is. I think the second one is a Marsh Sparrow and am not sure what the third one is.

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[blackburnian]

2 is a swamp, 3 could be a lincolns

[IndigoBunting]

Thanks, Blackburnian, if anyone else knows what number 1 is that would be great, thanks.

[Liam]

2 is a swamp, 3 could be a lincolns

I agree. 1 looks like a Song based on bill size and long tail. It could be leucistic. There's something strange about that face.

[birdbrain22]

Here is my take... I think #1 is a Song and #2 is possiblly a young White-throated Sparrow(juvie/changing to 1st winter possibly).

#3 I am really not sure...

[blackburnian]

i dont think 2 is a white throated

[TheBillyPilgrim]

I agree, 2 looks like a tan-striped White-throated Sparrow. Pass on the other two.

[blackburnian]

wait a second, 2 MAY be a white throated

[Liam]

I still vote Swamp. The bill is too thin for White-throated and the nape is clean.

[Sparky the Cuttlefish]

Adding my vote for Swamp here.

[PoorMatty]

#1 is Song, #2 is Swamp (though with the back and wing pattern on this particular bird, I definitely see why White-throated was in the running), and I believe #3 is Song.

[Bigfoot]

OK Guys/Gals... When rendering an alternate opinion of an Identification, please give a reason for the opinion, Range, Whatever. Poormatty did well but each post should offer reasons for the Identifications/Opinions Rendered, Please

Bigfoot

[blackburnian]

3 is a lincolns based, for me, bill shape and light streaking on the breast, if any

[IndigoBunting]

Finally back on ibird after four days of much homwork. Just wanted to say actually, I have seen a white throated sparrow here in toronto during spring migration.