Is this a Lincoln's Sparrow?!?! (1 Viewer)

[hojpoj]

This seems like a rarer sparrow than the usual fare. Is it indeed a Lincoln's? Found at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Orange County, CA. Thanks!

 

[birdboybowley]

Song sparrow I'm afraid

 

[Butty]

... because...?

 

[birdboybowley]

Because it's too streaked, is rufous and grey, face pattern is wrong...

 

[rkj]

Lincoln's Sparrow should be showing up in that area fairly soon and staying for the winter. In most of California they are never as abundant in winter as Song or White-crowned Sparrows, but they are not rare. Almost any place you find a lot of sparrows, some are likely to be Lincoln's.