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From: Donna Evans <devansny@earthlink.net>
Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022
Subject: Possible Lark Sparrow in G-W C , 9/4
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Cc: Rob Jett <rob.e.jett@gmail.com>
Mens,
Tonight around 6:00 PM while scanning the big grassy bowl that is the "Cedar Dell Renovation" at G-W C (North quadrant), one sparrow caught my eye because of its outstretched neck and bold facial pattern. It towered over the Chipping Sparrows it was feeding with. I'm convinced it was a Lark Sparrow.
Because I don't have a powerful camera that provides photographic evidence, I have to rely on field marks:
I observed it at a distance, as it was ducking behind grasses, so it was hard to get a sustained good look, but I stared for a good 15 minutes: extended neck, prominent rusty crown- almost raised like a comb- with a white center line, intricate bold face markings, unstreaked breast - couldn't see a central spot, and tail feathers white at outer edges. When the sparrows and Mourning Doves it was feeding among would occasionally fly off when alarmed, it did not join them but continued foraging.
Well, that's my best guess. I hope one of the G-W C regulars spots it and can provide confirmation.
Peter: glad you had such a great turnout at the Nighthawk watch! And that you had sightings.
Cheers,
Donna
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