This "Ipswich" Savannah Sparrow is the very pale sub-species that breeds on an island off Nova Scotia and winters along the mid-Atlantic coast in small numbers. The very gray overall color contrasts with the typical brown of the other two Savannahs next to it. The gray tones blend well with the usual sandy habitat. They are often found at Grandview Beach in Hampton and other coastal sites. This one was seen on Feb 3rd at a Portsmouth site closed to the public.
Brian Taber
