SWAMP SPARROW

[tom ryan]

I spotted this little bird while I was watching the sora rail. It was probing the waters edge on the opposite bank from the sora. This is my first sighting of a swamp sparrow. Thanks for looking...tom

40D 1/400@f5.6 400 ISO 500mmf4 L IS +1.4x Tripod

http://members.cox.net/mwryan/Swamp_Sparrow_IMG_7006a.jpg

[Ephily]

Fantastic shot! This, though, is a Lincoln's Sparrow. The Swamp Sparrow wouldn't have the streaking that you see here, plus it would have more yellow on the bill. The wings on the Swamp Sparrow would also be solidly rufous, not the streaks as on this bird. This, along with a few other marks, and the fact that a Swamp Sparrow would be pretty rare in Arizona, make this a Lincoln's Sparrow. Great shot nonetheless!

[tom ryan]

Fantastic shot! This, though, is a Lincoln's Sparrow. The Swamp Sparrow wouldn't have the streaking that you see here, plus it would have more yellow on the bill. The wings on the Swamp Sparrow would also be solidly rufous, not the streaks as on this bird. This, along with a few other marks, and the fact that a Swamp Sparrow would be pretty rare in Arizona, make this a Lincoln's Sparrow. Great shot nonetheless!

Thank You for the proper ID...I'll make the correction...tom

[ajosteve]

Beautiful shot Tom, great detail, love the pose....steve

[hTr]

Well Done Tom

Nice to see posting Sparrows

[EdV]

Nice capture, Tom. I like everything about it. Only nit would be that a lower perspective might have been better.

[pttenn]

I think this is a terrific shot!
Karen

[Cooper911]

You really captured the details in this bird...strong focus. Nicely done.