[texbirds] Trip for Striped Sparrow

From: David McDonald <dkmmdpa@xxxxxxxxx>
To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:37:14 -0600

Hi Texbirders,

Like many other who work, this was my first chance to go look for the 
bird. I lucked in.
After getting lost on the County Roads, I arrived at 9:15 and the 
handful of birders said it had showed. I got my tripod set and not 30 
seconds later he flew into the grass at the right side of the 
road.   http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847277

A moment later he flew into the brush on the left side, although 
several people said he was on the fence, I didn't see him. About 1 
minute later, he flew down to the road. he then jumped closer to the 
middle of the road and the rest of the birds. Here he is 
pre-jump.    http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847280

He landed in the middle of the road and stood 
erect..    http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847281

And another ...    http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847283

It was all over in less then 3 minutes. From 9:30 to 12 he didn't 
reappear, disappointing the many birders, by this time (about 30)

However, I did get a nice photo of a Harris's Sparrow. They are 
really pretty.   http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847285

I left to look for the Longspurs at the sod farm near Brenham. I 
larked out there. It is a huge place and they probably move around.
All I found were Savannah Sparrows, Meadowlarks, Kestrels and several 
Horned Larks. They always deserve a 
photo...  http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/158847287

Best of luck to those looking for the Striped Sparrow tomororw. Get 
there early if possible and be patient.

David McDonald
Friendswood TX



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