What? Really??? I admit I didn’t look real closely at my books when I
listed it as a White-crowned Sparrow, it just looked like an immature one
to me. It does kind of look like one doesn’t it? But now that I look at
various books closely I can see why you say it is a Clay-colored. Thank you
for checking up on my list, because that’s a lifer for me!

Did you notice the little guys feet? It looks like something is wrong with
them.

I will go and change the sparrow in eBird. Am also adding two grouse I saw
in the same area. I got some ID help on Idaho Birding but I’m not totally
convinced of the one I will list as a Sharp-tail. The crest on the head
looks more like a Ruffed Grouse.

Thanks again!

Marya Moosman
Driggs