"...It was sparrow-like, with 2 yellow lores, complete eye-ring (which 
seemed yellow), black mustachial stripe, white throat, thick, dark streaking 
on flanks, chest, large head (and wi beak, seemed 'cone-shaped,' not typical 
sparrow beak), crown was weakly striped, sometimes seeming 'greenish' when 
the wind would blow, dark streaking on back (no rufous that I could see).  
It never moved far from us, kind of 'crouching' down, then scurrying 
ahead..."


Frank,

You didnt mention that you ruled out Eastern Meadlowlark.  I know that this 
bird is larger then a sparrow, but you discription is right on for that 
species.  I suppose that Dickcissel is a close call to. However, last week 
when I was there I saw/heard many Meadowlark in the area of Graceham Rd...

-Chris Starling
North East, MD

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