[va-richmond-general] harris sparrow, augusta co.
- From: "William Benish & Robyn Puffenbarger" <wcbenish@xxxxxxx>
- To: "Richmond RAS list" <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 06:08:15 -0400
Hi Richmond-
The Harris Sparrow is still coming to feed under a flowering quince
(fire in the bush) at Mae Houff's just north of Weyer's Cave. The
sparrow was seen Monday, Tuesday morning, we missed it Tuesday evening.
I got a call at work on Wed. that the Harris sparrow was back, so we
went back yesterday evening (4/17) and got one look at it feeding with
white-throated and white-crowned sparrows about 7 PM. The bird was very
distinctive with black in the head and throat area, and pink-orange
bill. Photos have been taken. Mae Houff was the most gracious hostess
and she already has copies of some of the pictures.
Weyer's Cave is exit 235 off I-81 and only five miles from Bridgewater!
We had high hopes of the sparrow flying off NORTH of the river so we
could claim it in both Augusta and Rockingham Co., but the sparrow
stayed with its routine of flying into the other shrubby area on the
south side of the property. I guess Rockingham will just have to wait
for its own record bird.
Cheers-
Robyn Puffenbarger and Bill Benish
wcbenish@xxxxxxx
Bridgewater, VA
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