June
Fox Sparrow, passerella iliaca.  They are on the move these days.  Large red 
and gray,  chunky, sparrow with a lovely song.  They scratch at the earth 
for insects and seed.  I call them scratchy.  Enjoy.
George
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "June Tveekrem" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 10:15 AM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Sparrow ID help


> Please help me identify this sparrow that is visiting my yard this 
> morning.    It looks kind of like a Fox Sparrow, except the streaks are 
> extremely dense.  I have posted photos at this URL:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5fw3t  (select "Unidentifed Sparrow" from menu on the 
> left)
>
> I'm afraid the photos are misty -- my camera lens kept fogging up.
>
> -- 
> June Tveekrem
> Columbia, Howard Co, MD
> tweekiebird AT toadmail DOT com
>