1st Round

09-13-2009
Dave Trochlell--Accept

The convincing documentation eliminated all similar species.

09-15-2009
Sturts--Accept

I couldn't tell much from the photos but the description was convincing.

09-18-2009
chuck trost--Accept

The lack of color on the breast and crisp streaking seem diagnostic to me.

21 September 2009
Hardy--Accept

Report describes diagnostic pale bill, pattern of breast streaking, and lack of buff tones on breast.

10-05-2009
Doug Ward--Accept

All key marks (except for wing linings) to separate from a spring female Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) noted and well described.

10/05/2009
Darren Clark--Accept

Although the photographs aren't terribly helpful, the written description touches on all key points.

10-5-09
Carlisle--Accept

pics not amazingly helpful but do show whitish throat and sides of chest & description is convincing