Lincoln’s Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

One of my favorites, Lincoln’s Sparrows range over most of the North American continent. These birds breed in bogs and wet riparian areas, mostly in northern and mountain areas. Winter finds them near the west coast of the USA, southern USA and much of Mexico.

There is a “sneaky nature” to this bird. They are often shy and retiring, refusing to reveal themselves to the interested birder. Brushy fields attract these birds, as these tend to offer good cover and feeding opportunities.

Lincoln's Sparrow - Melospiza lincolnii — **Lincoln's Sparrow**
*(Melospiza lincolnii)*

**Description:**
(Melospiza lincolnii) A cut-out image of a bird that spent the winter in my yard in Poway. San Diego County, California USA 2014-03-22.
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**Date Taken:** 2014:03:22 10:48

**Location:**

Poway Grove Park
Poway, California
United States
511.84 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/200

**File Name:** D3X4219-LincolnsSparrow

© 2014 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging

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Pin It — **Lincoln's Sparrow**
*(Melospiza lincolnii)*

**Description:**
(Melospiza lincolnii) A cut-out image of a bird that spent the winter in my yard in Poway. San Diego County, California USA 2014-03-22.
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**Date Taken:** 2014:03:22 10:48

**Location:**

Poway Grove Park
Poway, California
United States
511.84 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/200

**File Name:** D3X4219-LincolnsSparrow

© 2014 Jack Daynes, shadeTree Imaging

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