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Post by Janne on Sept 13, 2008 0:16:59 GMT -8
On my daily walk about 5:30 PM, I observed this bird I believe to be a Lapland Longspur -bold eyebrow and white belly- beside the log barriers at the boat launch adjacent to the path to the lagoon.  Earlier at about 5 Pm I observed 2 American Pipits on the lawn of the Hot Springs Resort and Spa (the hotel) just at the entrance to the path to the Hot Springs Source near the main lobby.  Janne Perrin |
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Post by tmanson on Sept 13, 2008 15:47:05 GMT -8
Hi Janne: I think your longspur might be a Savannah Sparrow. The distinctive yellow supraloral is usually a key identification feature. They are probably starting to move now, and will be seen in a variety of locations. Definitely, the pipits are, as your photograph shows. Nice pics. Don't forget to find a Tufted Duck this year in with all those scaups!!
Cheers, Thor
Thor Manson
Hope, B.C.
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Post by Janne on Sept 14, 2008 18:03:27 GMT -8
Yes, Thor,
I think you're right. I'll walk down tonight and see what's up. I was actually hoping for some Horned Larks on Friday as I usually see them in mid September in the same area as the Longspur come Sparrow. During the summer a pair Savannah Sparrows are often seen on the outer edge of the lagoon dyke. Don't know why I didn't think of Savannah Sparrow when I looked at this bird. Just played around with the Thayer Guide and Savannah is a better fit with the yellowish lore. The size is probably smaller that the Pipit's which are just a bit bigger than the Lapland Longspur.
Janne Perrin
HHS
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