Savannah Sparrow(Passerculus sandwichensis)
Common (coastal) to uncommon (mountains) statewide from fall through spring in fields, dunes, and other open, grassy habitats. Possibly a few individuals may be breeding in the northern mountains in NC, but no nests have been found.
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Dare Co., NC6 Nov 2005Digiscoped. Note breast streaking with central spot and white eyebrow with yellow in the lores.
'Ipswich' Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis princeps)Dare Co., NC20 Feb 2009Ipswich Sparrows breed in Nova Scotia and winter on beaches along the east coast. They are relatively large and pale compared to other eastern wintering Savannah Sparrows.
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Missoula Co., MT18 Sep 2014
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Rosebud Co., MT25 Apr 2014
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Rosebud Co., MT25 Apr 2014
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Anahuac NWR, Chambers Co., TX14 Jan 2018
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Dare Co., NC 11/10/2006This Savannah Sparrow seems unconcerned about the warning...
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