Remsen, J.V 1975 Sharp-tailed Sparrow Ammospiza caudacuta Nov.30 Newport Bay, Orange Co., Calif.: 2 seen at close range (20') in tall salt-marsh vegetation at high tide {TG,G} near the "Submarine Cable" sign on Back Bay Dr. -- a known locality but the first report this year. Bright tawny-buff, almost orange, eyebrow, throat, breast, and outline to gray cheek patch; nape smooth gray; brown crown with paler center stripe; bright white back stripes on brown back; white belly; short tail: secretive.