Saltmarsh sparrow
p.1 #1Saltmarsh sparrow
These rather shy birds are frequently seen for a moment or two at the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside, NY.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/2200s 1600 ISO +0.3 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1700s 1600 ISO +0.7 EV
Jun 15, 2026 at 07:03 AM
p.1 #2Saltmarsh sparrow
Both are nice images Morris.
And now for what could very well be a stupid question......what percentage of the birds you encounter are "tagged"? Is that the proper terminology for the metal band on the leg?
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LB
And now for what could very well be a stupid question......what percentage of the birds you encounter are "tagged"? Is that the proper terminology for the metal band on the leg?
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LB
Jun 15, 2026 at 08:18 AM