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thanks

In the midst of Lark Sparrows. Sorry the pictures so bad...

I will try to show more respect. Someone once told me Sparrows were "Wintertime Warblers." Since that time I have gone out of my way to attend workshops, observe, and collect photographs to try to be better at my identification. I have gotten pretty good in the Southeast. But considering the vast possibilities of sub species, females, juveniles, and non breeding plumage, the term LBB is more an expression of frustration than science. I appreciate the help. BTW - this Brewer's Sparrow was a Life Bird for me.

changing to Indigo Bunting female.

Blue Grosbeak female? Curved culmen but not much of a buffy breast.

I see Downy's do range up to Michigan. It does have that descending whinnie. It sounds too diminutive to be a Hairy to me. And Hairy's are a lot more vocal. I love a good mystery.

I don't know if people are truly offended or just joking. It was not my intention to offend. If I did, then please explain your rational and I will consider changing my language.

It reminds me of some Screech Owls I've heard but not quite. Was this late in the eve?

Thanks for the confirmation. These western LBBs are not my specialty.

Doesn't sound like any frog I know. What kind of habitat was this? I think I hear a lot of Nuthatches with makes me think evergreen forest.

Grasshopper is what I thought but it is "rare" by ebird. So I thought I would see what else.

What I thought but wanted the affirmation. CHECK! Thanks.