1st Round

05-08-2010
Darren Clark--Accept

Well-written report of an over-reported bird in winter in Idaho.

05-09-2010
Sturts--Accept

Excellent documentation eliminating all possible similar species.

23 May 2010
Hardy--Accept

I found the description of the bill coloring and dark eye-line convincing.

5-28-10
chuck trost--Accept

Good description. The only possible other species it could have been was a field sparrow, but the description eliminated that.

06-26-2010
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I thought this was an excellent, thorough, and convincing report.

6-26-10
Carlisle--Accept

good description

06-28-2010
Doug Ward--Accept

While Spizella sparrows can be quite confusing, I believe the observer picked out and described the salient marks for an out of season Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerine). The comparative discussion was also very helpful in deciding to accept this record – good bird in the winter for Idaho.