Nelson's Sparrow
Nelson's Sparrow
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Nelson's Sparrow is a small, elusive marsh bird, distinguished by its bright orange-buffy face and neatly streaked flanks. It is a specialist of brackish and freshwater marshes.
Where to spot
Breeds in inland freshwater and coastal brackish marshes of Canada and the northern United States. Winters along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Inhabits salt marshes, tidal creeks, and sedge meadows.
How to spot
Search in marsh habitats, particularly at high tide. Look for its bright buffy-orange face, unstreaked crown, and fine streaking on its flanks. Its song is a dry, buzzy trill, often described as 'buzz-saw-like'.
When to spot
Breeds in summer (May-August). Migrates south in autumn (Sept-Nov) and north in spring (Mar-May). Most easily observed during migration or in wintering grounds, often at high tide.
Where to spot
Breeds in inland freshwater and coastal brackish marshes of Canada and the northern United States. Winters along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Inhabits salt marshes, tidal creeks, and sedge meadows.
How to spot
Search in marsh habitats, particularly at high tide. Look for its bright buffy-orange face, unstreaked crown, and fine streaking on its flanks. Its song is a dry, buzzy trill, often described as 'buzz-saw-like'.
When to spot
Breeds in summer (May-August). Migrates south in autumn (Sept-Nov) and north in spring (Mar-May). Most easily observed during migration or in wintering grounds, often at high tide.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This sparrow was formerly considered conspecific with the Saltmarsh Sparrow, but genetic studies and subtle plumage differences led to their separation into distinct species.
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