[wisb] Sage Thrasher ?? Sauk Co - Spring Green Preserve
- From: john romano <cajunbirder@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 12:02:16 -0700 (PDT)
Unfortunately I was not properly prepared (again) to make the proper checkdowns
on the bird I saw for about 10 seconds coming toward me as I sat in my car
having just pulled into the Spring Green Preserve this morning about 8 AM.
A thrasher like bird landed on a perch about 30 feet away - thin streaking on
its upper breast and extending down its sides with a cream-colored wash on the
sides. These were thin streaks, not heavy streaks or spots and did not apprear
to extend into the belly. After a couple seconds the bird landed very near the
car and gave a side view - 2 obvious white wing bars - average size length of
tail, not long like a Brown Thrasher. Then it landed on the ground right next
to car and due to the streaking pattern, general size and dull color I briefly
entertained the notion of a thrush of some kind - but definitely NOT with the
white wing bars. After about 2 seconds it flew on.
I did not notice any white tail edges but did not actullay get a look at the
bird from the rear as it was flying away. I was not thinking about a rarity as
I was observing the bird but returning to my car to consult the guides, I was
pretty sure it was a species I was not familiar with. Sage Thrasher is about
the only species that makes sense to me. I hope the bird stays around and
others can get a look at it and be properly prepared to make a definitive ID.
I'm open to any critique on this or other possiblities.
The bird came from the west, went thru the parking lot and into the private
woods to the east. I got out of the car but could not relocate the bird. After
walking around to the east of the preserve I hung out in the area for another
1/2 hour but could not relocate the bird.
John Romano
Madison Wis
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