Here’s a few pix from sparrowfest. After a slow morning in the fog (at least for me and Byron’s group), in the afternoon we caught up with some good birds discovered by the other group. Several pix of Brewer’s sparrow which sat up and napped with us for about 15 minutes. I didn’t get pix…
Here’s a short sparrow quiz from the Davis Mountains. Can you do it without references?
So I watched this Lark Sparrow at L.E. Wood Picnic area in Davis Mnts for about 20 minutes. I couldn’t tell what he/she was up to until I checked the pix on PC. Gathering hairs!!!! For nesting I presume. What eyesight these critters have!!!
The view from Hornsby today.
Spent some more time out in the Davis Mountains last week. The Brewer’s Sparrows sing in groups all in the same bush. See if you can ID others in the bush.
Last one (video) for now.
Missed these guys at Sparrowfest this year, so enjoyed them in the Trans Pecos!!
A few sparrows from recent trip to Fort Davis area. 16 Sparrow species for the trip. No luck on the Baird’s despite many hours of walking the roads. The quest continues!!! I find the Lark Bunting to be so photogenic!! My favorite sparrow.
More to ID.
Other than not finding Baird’s (yet) I am finding good sparrows. Here’s a few pix from Marfa vicinity for ya’ll to ID. I’ve had 13 species so far.
