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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Rare Bird Alert--Lark Sparrow, and Uncommon Bird Alert--Vesper Sparrow


                                                                     Carolina Wren


                                                                       Vesper Sparrow


                                                                      Lesser Scaup


                                                                 American Robin


                                                             Male Northern Cardinal


                                                          Male Red-winged Blackbird


                                                                     Song Sparrow


                                                                     Lark Sparrow


                                                           Female Downy Woodpecker


                                                                Carolina Chickadee


35 to 54 degrees F/0740-1150 hrs./sunny/lights and variable winds

These were pictures from the 15th, 16th, and today.  By far, even though it was much cooler,
this was a much better birding day out of the week.  Sometimes the cold does out things, by bringing out a few more birds.  In general, there were many sparrows more prevalent over the week, including
the Lark Sparrow, who is easily a good month early.  This is a bird that is relatively rare to Boomer Lake, and we might see it once or twice a year if we are very fortunate.

Another somewhat uncommon bird to the area is the Vesper Sparrow, the first that I have seen, very
nearly in the same vicinity as the Lark Sparrow, but four days earlier.  It makes me wonder if I might find another new sparrow next week, but that is likely wishful thinking.

The picture for the Carolina Wren is my first, even though I have been hearing the bird call for
several years.  I happened to visit one of my hot spots and there were several there to choose from, so I was patient and waited for one to come to me.

It was a remarkable day, and perhaps tomorrow will bring even more surprises.

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