I had an awesome morning of atlasing barrens habitat west of Washburn, Bayfield
County. Best bird was an out-of-season WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW, which appeared
uninjured and flew fine. Next best birds were flyover Evening Grosbeak and Red
Crossbills. However, breeding activity stole the show as I confirmed breeding
for 24 species on my 2+ mile hike, including Vesper and Clay-colored Sparrows,
Eastern Towhees, Brown Thrashers, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Pine
Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and more. The trip was a nice reminder of how
much fun atlasing can be, especially in open habitats where birds are more
visible.
White-crowned Sparrow doc shots:
http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/160860179
Ryan Brady
Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
http://www.pbase.com/rbrady
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