Bird Identification: CLOSED: Help needed with a few birds seen today

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ChirpChirp Wappingers Falls, NY August 18, 2012 7:28 PM Post #9246095	I need some help ID-ing four birds I saw today whilst out walking. Location of walk was Vassar Farm in New York. Bird 1 Looks to be a juvenile but I have no idea what it is. Click an image for an enlarged view.
ChirpChirp Wappingers Falls, NY August 18, 2012 7:28 PM Post #9246097	Bird 2 I can't decide between American Tree Sparrow or Field Sparrow. Click the image for an enlarged view.
ChirpChirp Wappingers Falls, NY August 18, 2012 7:29 PM Post #9246098	Bird 3 This is a long shot as I spotted it far away hence the crop, but any ideas very gratefully received. Click the image for an enlarged view.
ChirpChirp Wappingers Falls, NY August 18, 2012 7:29 PM Post #9246099	Bird 4 This Hawk was very high up, I can't seem to find a match in my field guide that looks right as to what it could be though. Thank you in advance for any help with any of these. Click the image for an enlarged view.
Resin Northumberland United Kingdom (Zone 9a) August 19, 2012 3:58 PM Post #9246897	#1 Common Yellowthroat; yep, a juvenile #2 Field Sparrow - all-pink bill (dark above, pale below on ATS), and also a bit early for ATS in NY (they'd not be arriving for another month or so I guess) #3 yep, too long a shot! #4 probably a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, but hard to be certain Resin
ChirpChirp Wappingers Falls, NY August 20, 2012 8:53 PM Post #9248459	Thanks as always Resin.

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