Who are you?
Had this unknown little visitor arrive and check out the food on the ground. So, the question arises as to who are you. I feel like I am in the middle of a CSI investigation where they try to identify the perpetrator. Luckily, this little guy was kind enough to do a sitting for an ID photo (where else does that happen?). Prior to Don's solution below, my guess was a Lincoln’s sparrow, something that I am completely unfamiliar with. Thanks to all of you who participated in the survey.
Mystery Solved
Don Delaney has come up with the solution and identifies it as a juvenile chipping sparrow. Thank you Don for being the ultimate Bird CI.
Further description:
no yellow markings other than the gape and tip of lower mandrible
no dark spot on the chest
no grey on the bird just different shades of tan
Who are you?
Had this unknown little visitor arrive and check out the food on the ground. So, the question arises as to who are you. I feel like I am in the middle of a CSI investigation where they try to identify the perpetrator. Luckily, this little guy was kind enough to do a sitting for an ID photo (where else does that happen?). Prior to Don's solution below, my guess was a Lincoln’s sparrow, something that I am completely unfamiliar with. Thanks to all of you who participated in the survey.
Mystery Solved
Don Delaney has come up with the solution and identifies it as a juvenile chipping sparrow. Thank you Don for being the ultimate Bird CI.
Further description:
no yellow markings other than the gape and tip of lower mandrible
no dark spot on the chest
no grey on the bird just different shades of tan