thanks Kevin - I was thinking the same but wanted to be sure before I discard the pic. The wet feathers look SO black and the white patch is more distinctive - better to check than wonder.
seen yesterday at Gilbert Riparian water park outside of Phoenix. Took the photo but really don't have any idea re: species. (I'm a PA guy)
TIA for the help
My nephew sent this to me. He is a good birder and photographed this bird Monday in Chelsea in Manahattan. His bird book says Western Tanager, and I think its right. Thoughts?
taken this morning in central PA. There were a bunch of swamp sparrows around, and this is probably one of those, but the prominent eyering is making me second guess myself
Maybe I'm just suffering from Fall Migration burnout, but this sparrow has me scratching my head. I've had Lincoln's, swamps, white-throats, white-crowned, chipping, song in this area - maybe I just have Sparrow-itis.
Taken today in SC PA
TIA