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Matt_RTH · Monday 23rd July 2007, 03:24

Prolific weekend with 4 life listers and some great activity at Bolsa. However, this one has me stumped. I thought one of the sparrow but maybe something similar. Was looking for something with that semi-eyering, and white underparts but not having any luck figuring it out. It may be because it's been a long day! Any help appreciated.

Matt

prairiemerlin · Monday 23rd July 2007, 03:26

It's a Belding's Savannah Sparrow, which are abundant at Bolsa Chica. Note the extreme dark coloration overall and the yellowish superloral.

Neil G.

tyrannulet · Monday 23rd July 2007, 04:39

I agree with Neil :)

Microtus · Monday 23rd July 2007, 08:56

I agree, Belding's Savannah Sparrow.

BirdPhotography · Monday 23rd July 2007, 11:41

Agreed with the above, Belding's Savannah Sparrow

Matt_RTH · Monday 23rd July 2007, 16:32

Thanks, all. I wanted so much for it to be a Savannah as it's a lifer but I thought it was wishful thinking!

BTW, is it a juvenile?

Monday 23rd July 2007, 03:24	#1
Matt_RTH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Cali (OC) Posts: 600	Sparrow? Juvie? Bolsa Chica, CA Prolific weekend with 4 life listers and some great activity at Bolsa. However, this one has me stumped. I thought one of the sparrow but maybe something similar. Was looking for something with that semi-eyering, and white underparts but not having any luck figuring it out. It may be because it's been a long day! Any help appreciated. Matt Attached Thumbnails

Monday 23rd July 2007, 03:26	#2
prairiemerlin registered guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,375	It's a Belding's Savannah Sparrow, which are abundant at Bolsa Chica. Note the extreme dark coloration overall and the yellowish superloral. Neil G. __________________ Good birding -- please visit my Blog!

Monday 23rd July 2007, 04:39	#3
tyrannulet Deranged but fun... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corvallis, Oregon Posts: 1,204 My location	I agree with Neil :) __________________ Niko There are no strangers in the world. Only friends not yet met. Dont Walk in front, I may not follow...dont walk behind, I may not lead...but walk beside me, As a friend.

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