The above photo was shot on 28 August on the outskirts of Hillsborough, NC. As alluded to in the caption, the bird is a juvenile. If you think you know the name of this bird without clues, great, if not, read on. This bird is obviously a local nester. You can find it in shrubby fields and edges from Arpil to September. Although it’s bill is brown now, the maxilla (upper bill) will become blackish and the mandible will be grayRead more