True Linda - they are not yellowthroats - only looked a bit like them. I saw one in Nova Scotia 2 years ago (attached) and was reminded of it.

Rachel, I have a couple books, but not Sibley (yet) so I can't see it. It sounds like from what you are saying that my picture looks like theirs and so you'd agree it's a hybrid? Cool! Unfortunately, he was just here that one day and I didn't get a chance to hear him sing. I'm glad I got the pictures, though!

Ok it is really hard to tell in a small photo like that with branches in the way but I would guess maybe a female redwinged blackbird? Donna

I was raised to love animals. I'm very proud of my mother and family. All the times my mom embarrassed me talking sweetly to birds and racoons and just everything, I have the same emotions toward all these wonderful creations. I love having racoons walk up on my deck and look into my window like I don't even exist. And my poor cat who was once wild. She now try's with all her heart and lungs to produce a sound when birds approach the balcony, 'Helllo' she says in a squeaky sound. I've had some wonderful animals during my life. Best Regards Angie, Dax