This morning I birded James River Park between Reedy Creek and 42 st. from
7:00am - 8:20am.
Highlight was a single LINCOLN'S SPARROW. Seen briefly near the storm drain
(about half way between Reedy Creek and 42 st) I was able to note the
following characteristic field marks; a light buff ground color on flanks
and upper breast with fine dark streaks. The bill was noticeably narrower
and more "pointy" than nearby Song and White-Throated Sparrows. The crown
had a paler thin median stripe, but was otherwise brown with fine dark
streaks.
Also seen was a single COMMON LOON flying up river (west). Species list
follows;
Double-crested Cormorant - 2
Great Blue Heron - 5
Canada Goose - 20
Mallard - 12
Red-Tailed Hawk - 1
Bald Eagle - 1
Ring-Billed Gull - 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 2
Downy Woodpecker - 1
Northern Flicker - 1
Eastern Phoebe - 2
Blue Jay - 3
American Crow - 1
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Winter Wren - 2
Golden-crowned Kinglet - 4
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 3
American Robin
Hermit Thrush - 2
Northern Mockingbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler - c.75
Northern Cardinal
White-Throated Sparrow - c.60
Song Sparrow - c.25
Linclon's Sparrow - 1
Swamp Sparrow - 2
Dark-eyed Junco - c.10
Red-winged Blackbird
American Goldfinch
Arun Bose,
Richmond, VA
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