Post by murraybrown on Jun 9, 2012 10:55:26 GMT -8
A walk along the dyke west of Appel Rd. this morning produced an interesting migrant drop out, in the form of a Brewer's Sparrow.
As luck would have it, an obliging Savannah Sparrow popped up on an adjoining fence post and gave excellent comparison views.
Judging from the relatively dark malar and dark back streaking, I would think this to be a "Timberline" race of Brewer's which is a possible candidate for full species status in the future.
As I pondered the identification, he threw back his head and gave full voice to his mixed trill and buzzing song which clinched the ID.
As if this weren't enough, a beautiful male Lazuli Bunting followed us as we walked along, singing from the top of each perch.
As luck would have it, an obliging Savannah Sparrow popped up on an adjoining fence post and gave excellent comparison views.
Judging from the relatively dark malar and dark back streaking, I would think this to be a "Timberline" race of Brewer's which is a possible candidate for full species status in the future.
As I pondered the identification, he threw back his head and gave full voice to his mixed trill and buzzing song which clinched the ID.
As if this weren't enough, a beautiful male Lazuli Bunting followed us as we walked along, singing from the top of each perch.
