photog46 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1. Chipping Sparrow (rusty cap, dark eye line) 2. Eastern Phoebe (but it didn't do tail flipping)--or perhaps it is an Eastern Wood Peewee? It seems too brown for the Peewee and wouldn't there be wing bars on a Peewee? Both seen in spring in Central Massachusetts. Thanks for helping. I'm trying to get better at doing IDs with my bird book, but I am sometimes not confident with what I come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 The first bird is actually a Swamp Sparrow. Note the lack of dark lores, which are evident in Chipping Sparrows. The second bird is indeed an Eastern Phoebe. The fully black bill and dark back/head are good ID features. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I agree, Swamp Sparrow and E. Phoebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photog46 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Swamp Sparrow Eastern Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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