During a quick tour of Schoolhouse Pond, Upper Marlboro, PG County this
morning, I had what I am certain was a Lincoln's Sparrow in brush near the
water. I'm aware of the similarities with Song Sparrows, particularly
juveniles, but this bird had the fine streaking and slightly smaller size of
a Lincoln's, and appeared almost exactly like the illustration in Sibley's.

	A question from the nervous: This is a lifer for me. I know Lincoln's are
not particularly common this time of year, but are they unheard of?

	Many thanks

	(Other birds seen were Hermit Thrush, Wh-Throated Sparrows, Cardinals, Am
Robins and Great Blue Heron). Lots of gulls, but no time to check them
out...

	Warren P. Strobel
 OR 
Cape St. Claire, MD

2005 Year List - 57
U.S. Life List - 247
World Life List - 342