Saltmarsh Sparrow Records (formerly Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow)
Note: All records listed here have been accepted by PORC and published in their Annual Report unless otherwise noted.
All records are listed in reverse chronological order.
Saltmarsh Sparrow --- Lake Minsi, Northampton County on November 12, 1996. Photo by Rick Wiltraut.
Note the contrast between the orange face triangle and the lighter throat.
This bird represents the 1st for Northampton County and only the 2nd record for Pennsylvania!
Saltmarsh Sparrow --- Lake Minsi, Northampton County on November 12, 1996. Photo by Rick Wiltraut.
Note the dark, submustouchial stripe and light breast with very little buff.