June 
I concur w/ Mark's comment.  Swamp Sparrow.
George

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Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 5:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Sparrow ID help


June - it's a Swamp Sparrow.  

Mark Hoffman
Sykesville, MD

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From: June Tveekrem [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 07:53 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Sparrow ID help

I came across a sparrow this afternoon that I can't identify (not 
that that's saying much since I don't claim to know sparrows well).

Photos are posted at
http://birds.southernspreadwing.com/maryland/
Click on "Unusual or non-identified birds" from the menu on the left.

It was in a wetland area with lots of cattails and low brush (Font 
Hill wetland park).

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June Tveekrem
Columbia, Howard Co, MD
tweekiebird AT toadmail DOT com