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ID Help

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Posted by Richard Teller on July 26, 2012 at 6:25 PM
ID Help
These two images were taken in western Nebraska. I am not so good on Sparrows. My best guess is that this is a juvenile Chipping Sparrow. Any help either confirming this or what the proper ID should be will be appreciated.
Posted by Richard Teller on July 26, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Second image
Posted by Jim DeWitt on July 26, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Not an easy one, is it? I'd expect a Chipping Sparrow, even a juvie, to have a stronger stripe behind the eye. My vote would be a juvie Savannah Sparrow...
Posted by Richard Ditch on July 26, 2012 at 8:21 PM
How about Vesper Sparrow. The eye-ring is often a clue. The tail seems too long for Savannah.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on July 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM
I like Richard's suggestion more than mine. Hatch year Vesper Sparrow.