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Swamp sparrows are somewhat small (as far as sparrows go) and generally on the move. I was particularly lucky earlier this month when one paused on some bare branches and posed from every angle.
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The swamp sparrow has a restrained color pattern: yes, stripes, but not particularly light or dark. Subtle.
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Although the swamp sparrow doesn't have wing bars, its wings are decidely reddish.
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When you get right down to it, it took me a long while trying to identify this sparrow, and then my identification was confirmed by the helpful people on the State College birders list. (I'd be lost without them.)
Photo note: I used a Pentax *ist D, with the SMC 1000mm reflex lens for these photo, taken early in October 2006.
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