JayinMN Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I was walking around the Sax WMA tonight and got these two. I know this is a wren, but is it a Marsh are a Sedge? I am leaning towards sedge because of the buff under its tail. I am not sure if there is enough of this bird to identify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think you've got a juvie sedge wren, Jay. It's pretty much a dead ringer for the Sibley illustration.I can't make the call on the sparrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayinMN Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks Steve. I have an old Peterson's guide and it doesn't give any of the variations, like a juvenile. I think I need to get Sibley's someday. I figured it might be too hard on the sparrow, so many look so much a like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Jay, I think an experienced sparrow birder could do it based on what's there. The similar sparrow species have long been a weak spot of mine. Sibley is the best around, and answers lots and lots of my own questions. Well worth the jing for a birder or avian photographer, IMO. And the Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior is an excellent companion guide. I believe they are the best one-two punch in birding guides. Great to put on the Christmas gift wish list, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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