I have my own idea of what this sparrow might be. It was the smallest sparrow in my yard this morning. It stayed for maybe 5 minutes. Other sparrows were Fox, Song, Golden-crowned, White-crowned, and White-throated. (Also juncos and towhees) I am interested in the opinions of others as to the identity of this bird. It was very pale, which perhaps doesn't come through as well as I would have hoped on the photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/91796219@N07/11441723405/ -- Barbara Combs obie '70 Lane County, OR