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Old Monday 14th February 2011, 03:59   #1
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[B]Sparrow ID from San Antonio, Texas[/B]

Saw this sparrow today at Crescent Bend Nature Park in northeast San Antonio. I'm no sparrow expert but referencing Sibley, my guess is a Swamp Sparrow. Would appreciate any comments on this bird. I have a composite pic of 4 pics at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9052612@N08/5444299448/

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Old Monday 14th February 2011, 04:07   #2
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I'm no sparrow expert but referencing Sibley, my guess is a Swamp Sparrow.
Swamp Sparrow it is. Nice shots.

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Old Monday 14th February 2011, 11:40   #3
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You're right, Swamp Sparrow.
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