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Post by wes on Jan 11, 2011 18:12:22 GMT -8
I came across about 20 Savannah Sparrows on January 8th. I have never seen them here in the winter. Sibley's doesn't show them as normally in this area until spring. I saw them on Dixon avenue in Sumas Prairie. Here is the link in Google: maps.google.com/maps?q=49.078519,-122.124898&num=1&t=k&sll=49.078288,-122.12506&sspn=0.020638,0.006295&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=49.078532,-122.125255&spn=0.001272,0.003433&z=19 Are Savannah's rare for this time of year?  |
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Post by Chris on Jan 11, 2011 20:35:34 GMT -8
Wes, excellent picture. The majority of Savannah Sparrows migrate but a few Savannah Sparrows can be seen in our region during winter. Twenty is a lot in one area though.
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Post by kenpossum on Jan 11, 2011 21:12:37 GMT -8
Beautiful image Wes. I also appreciate the Google map as I am still trying the learn the best locations for spotting birds. Sumas Prairie seems to be a gold mine. Your spot today is not far from McDonald Park just across the highway from The Yellow Barn. That park has been good to me this past fall and winter. Thanks again. Ken Pugh
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Post by wes on Jan 11, 2011 21:21:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments. Chris, at first I thought they were bushtits because they traveling very close together and in such large numbers. I think my estimate of 20 is on the conservative size. It really surprised me.
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Post by ed on Jan 11, 2011 23:21:25 GMT -8
Yes, nice picture Wes! I too saw a large group of Savannahs today on Marion Rd, at first thinking they were Am. Pipits. When I was able to get closer, and found better views they turned out to be Savannahs, also at least 20 -30!
Ed
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