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Golden-crowned Sparrow?

Last post 11-03-2009, 10:36 AM by PONYRCR. 8 replies.


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11-02-2009, 8:53 PM 123521

Bird Brain
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Golden-crowned Sparrow?

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I have three photos of a Sparrow that is probably a Golden-crowned. However, it just didn't "feel" right. I saw several of these, and they seemed to me to be larger than Golden-crowned.

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11-02-2009, 8:58 PM 123525 in reply to 123521

PoorMatty
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

I agree that there's something a little odd-looking about it, but I think it's a golden-crowned. Sparrows don't get much bigger than golden-crowned.

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11-02-2009, 9:02 PM 123527 in reply to 123521

Bird Brain
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

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Well, for some reason it won't let me reply and add another photo. It keeps saying duplicate posts not allowed!!??!! I'll keep trying, though,

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11-02-2009, 9:04 PM 123529 in reply to 123527

PoorMatty
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

Oh yeah, that's a golden-crowned alright. In the fall/winter, they look a little different, and this one looks about right for this time of year to me.

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11-02-2009, 9:06 PM 123530 in reply to 123521

Bird Brain
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

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Well, the second one worked so I'll try for three!! here goes.........

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11-02-2009, 9:27 PM 123538 in reply to 123529

Bird Brain
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

PoorMatty:
Oh yeah, that's a golden-crowned alright. In the fall/winter, they look a little different, and this one looks about right for this time of year to me.

Sigh!! Thanks, PoorMatty. I was hoping for something different. maybe next time......

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11-02-2009, 9:30 PM 123539 in reply to 123538

PoorMatty
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

I would happily trade you 50 of my field sparrows for one of your golden-crowneds!

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11-02-2009, 10:41 PM 123546 in reply to 123539

Bird Brain
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

PoorMatty:
I would happily trade you 50 of my field sparrows for one of your golden-crowneds!

It's a deal!!! Smile

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11-03-2009, 10:36 AM 123588 in reply to 123539

PONYRCR
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Re: Golden-crowned Sparrow?

PoorMatty:
I would happily trade you 50 of my field sparrows for one of your golden-crowneds!

I'd gladly take that deal as well!

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