[BBC-MEMBERS] Re: Phipps Bend
- From: Denise <rdwbl98@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bbc-members@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bbc-members@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:22:08 -0500
Rick,
Yes, I saw the yellow on the bottom bill and the little stick pin on the center
of the chest. I understand it can be confused with the field sparrow. So, I
made certain it was a tree sparrow. I always try to make absolutely sure I vet
the id correct before I send anything out. This is the reason I look to
Wallace, Don and you for advice because I always want to get it right.
Thanks for all your help & Merry Christmas,
Roger
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 23, 2011, at 9:58 PM, "Richard Knight" <rknight8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Roger,
> The Am. Tree Sparrows were actually the rarest birds of the day.
> Are you certain of the ID. Did you see the yellow in the bill & the
> stick-pin in the breast?
>
> These birds usually only appear here in very cold conditions.
>
> Rick Knight
>
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>
> Spent the morning at Phiips Bend. I observed 42 species.
>
>
> Some of the days highlights:
>
>
> 5 Gadwall
> 4 American Wigeon
> 6 American Black Duck
> 24 Ring-necked Duck
> 1 American Bittern (Heard not seen. Played call 12 times. Bittern called
> back 6 times)
> 3 Red-tailed Hawk
> 1 American Kestrel
> 2 Pileated Woodpecker
> 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch
> 2 White-breasted Nuthatch
> 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler
> 2 American Tree Sparrow (Got really good looks at these birds)
> 1 Fox Sparrow (Life Bird)
>
>
> Roger Lemaster
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