80 The Birds of Albany County 



nest is generally sunk deep in the long grass of a bog. The 

 eggs are similar to those of the Song Sparrow. 



Lincoln's Sparrow. — Melospiza Imcolnii. 5.75 



Rare Migrant 



Field marks. — Buffy band across breast; under parts white; 

 upper parts similar to Song and Swamp Sparrows. 



This species is occasionally found in early Spring and 

 mid-Fall in company with Song and other migrating Sparrows. 

 Only the keen eye, behind an excellent field-glass, can 

 identify it. 



Song Sparrow. — Melospiza c'merea melodia. 6.31 



About the Most Common Summer Resident 



Field marks. — Large black spot in center of the brown-streaked 

 breast; upper parts varying shades of brown. 



It has always been a source of wonder to me that so few 

 people seem to know the Song Sparrow, although it is one 

 of the commonest birds in eastern North America. As 

 early as the last of March this brave little brown citizen of 

 die feathered world may be heard singing heartily in 

 Washington Park, though the snow still shows in patches on 

 distant uplands. His song has more of the element of Spring 



