Sparrowfest 2022
Unless you already have a ticket, I’m a-feared the (very limited) live sparrowfest is sold out for 2022. But you can view the free presentation virtually if interested. January 29th.
Unless you already have a ticket, I’m a-feared the (very limited) live sparrowfest is sold out for 2022. But you can view the free presentation virtually if interested. January 29th.
Can you ID this bird I had at my place yesterday? Hint: first out of state sparrow of the season for me. If you can, type “yes” in the comments and I’ll reveal ID later. (Bonus points if you can age the bird). If not, or unsure, you may want to sign up (or sign…
Here’s a nice one at doe skin ranch at the Balcones NWR (iPhone pix)
Completed my 15th Sparrowfest yesterday, which was the 20th overall for the event. Sparrow numbers remain low in CenTex, but we still managed about 16 species for the group including Lark Bunting and Brewer’s Sparrow. In the afternoon we made the 30 minute drive to Inks Lake to try for the Golden-crowned Sparrow that’s been…
Love these colorful, chunky grasshoppers in Davis Mountains this time of year. They’re called Plains Lubber Grasshoppers. Also a couple of young birds for someone to ID.
Had clay colored sparrow and black chin hummer for first time this spring at the dacha. Fos white eyed vireo this week. Still have 4 species of winter sparrows, su skins and spot towhee.
The view from Hornsby today.