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Post by murraybrown on Dec 2, 2011 15:56:27 GMT -8
While not quite qualifying for the rare bird report, it was nice to find an out-of-season Vesper Sparrow this morning. About a kilometer west of Tuyttens Rd. along the brushy bank of the Fraser, were a large group of sparrows. Predominately Song, with some White-crowned and Lincoln's in the mix as well.
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Post by kestrel on Dec 2, 2011 16:40:04 GMT -8
Nice find Murray.
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Post by Chris on Dec 2, 2011 21:34:19 GMT -8
Murray, great sighting. I don't think there is a winter record of this species within in our region.
I always love checking those winter sparrow flocks, never know what will turn up!
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Post by Gord on Dec 2, 2011 22:59:29 GMT -8
Murray, an excellent December bird. I hope you dont mind I moved it over to the rare birds section as Id say it qualifies as such.
Chris, there was one that Jason discovered in Kilby that spent a good part of the winter in Kilby several years ago. This would be the second winter sighting of a species that usually spends its winter well south of us into the southern States and Mexico.
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Post by Gord on Dec 2, 2011 23:02:30 GMT -8
I should have checked the records first. I exaggerated how long the previous winter record of the species. It was actually seen for a good part of January, although possibly had been in the area for some time earlier.
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Post by murraybrown on Dec 4, 2011 11:59:09 GMT -8
Interestingly, I see where a Vesper Sparrow has just been seen in the Victoria area in the last few days as well.
What else is lurking out there waiting for us to find?
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Post by Wetlander on Dec 6, 2011 8:48:10 GMT -8
Vesper would be a rare sighting for me this Fall. Haven't seen a single one in Harrison, while last year was an excellent year for them...
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Post by Gord on Dec 6, 2011 22:16:41 GMT -8
Kevin, isnt it interesting how things change from one year to the next.
Murray, one never knows what the next bird will be seen on a birding walk or to show up at the feeders. The possibility sure does add a bit of excitement to the simple pleasure of watching and enjoying our local birds.
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