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First of all: thank you for the replies. I appreciate them.

I do agree that this resembles a pipit in appearance. I have seen pipits out at La Due and at the Polo Grounds (South Chagrin). These birds were not like that in behavior. The pipits I have seen are sort of nervous/twitchy and, I think, slimmer. I think this bird is a bit stockier than a pipit. But, I do see the resemblance in the color patterns.

Here is what I have since found: 

At first I searched for "immature" horned lark. Then, after finding this photo...

http://sdakotabirds.com/species_photos/horned_lark_11.htm

...I started searching for "juvenile" horned lark - which gave me better results with photos that looked like the birds I saw. 

What does everyone think?

I do wish I could have taken better photos. These images were all cut from their original files and pasted into one file. But, they were kept at the original resolution. So, I don't have anything sharper or with more pixels. I think the heat had something to do with the lack of better detail. 

Thanks to all who replied. 

Not sure if I should say this: I can't wait for winter to go visit this area and this preserve! 
I was thinking that this area would be good for winter hawks and owls. But, I will enjoy the summer and fall first.

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