Dave,

Most likely a Chipping Sparrow, perhaps a first winter bird, although given
the light and bird's posture it may not be possible to completely rule out
Clay-colored Sparrow. But likely Chipping.

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Parent" <dpdvm at whidbey.com>
To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:11 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] Mystery Bird, Grand Canyon


> Hello Tweeters,
>
>
>
> I observed and photographed this bird on a raft trip down the Grand
> Canyon,
> September 2007. I recently "rediscovered" this photo. I could only manage
> this one shot because my fellow rafters, all non-birders, were anxious to
> get going. The bird was very confiding and allowed close approach. Any
> ideas? Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/DPDVM1/MysteryBirdGrandCanyonSeptember2007#53844
> 24795441691938
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Dave Parent, Freeland
>
>
>
>
>
>


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