Brett H Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hi everyone, I saw this bird this morning along the coast in a weedy/rocky area in Rye, NH.Is it a grasshopper sparrow? The red in front of the eye is throwing me off. Thank you!Is it a grasshopper sparrow? The red in front of the eye is throwing me off. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpoole Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 That bold white eye-ring and white edged tail feathers has me thinking Vesper Sparrow. Wait for others to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpoole Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 A closer look at your bird and a look at Sibley has changed my mind. I now agree with with Grasshopper. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Agreed, it’s a Grasshopper Sparrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Awesome, thank you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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