Need Sparrow ID confirmation - New Hampshire - USA (1 Viewer)

[Deanneart]

I've noticed this small Sparrow with a distinctive grey eyebrow amongst a mixed group of wintering Sparrows and Juncos but this is the first time I've gotten a good look at it and gotten photos. I do believe this is a Lincoln's Sparrow which would be a new garden bird as well as a lifer for me. These birds are not supposed to be here in winter so I wanted to get a confirmation on the ID from the experts here. Many thanks
Deanne

http://www.deanneart.com/2010Sparrow/content/bin/images/large/IMG_1549.jpg

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http://www.deanneart.com/2010Sparrow/content/bin/images/large/IMG_1551.jpg

 

[james holdsworth]

Yes, Lincoln's, nice shots.

See the warm buff malar and breast as well as the fine black streaking.

 

[djludlow]

Agree on Lincolns .

 

[Jim M.]

Agree on Lincoln's. Beautiful bird and nice find at this time of year, as you indicate.

Best,
Jim

 

[KC Foggin]

Now who's a brat?

How fantastic for you!

 

[Deanneart]

Many thanks everyone!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!
Deanne

 

[AlexC]

41,000 posts and I've never seen you post before, Deanne?? I thought I knew all the BF veterans!

 

[KC Foggin]

That's cause she is a tremendous asset in the Gallery

 

[AlexC]

That's cause she is a tremendous asset in the Gallery

I guess I only lurk the ID, Taxonomy, List and Opus forums.

 

[Option1]

Way to go Deanne!

Neil

 

[Microtus]

Beautiful shots!

 

[Lisa W]

Way to go Deanne, lovely new life and garden bird. Also wanted to say that I really like your avatar.

 

[mjeffries]

What lens are you using?? Great shot!!!

 

[mrmanning]

Great capture.
I love the few days in spring when I actually get to see this bird.