Harris’s Sparrow and Yellow-headed Blackbird
written by Drew Weber
I ran over to Creek Rd before work this morning to look for the Yellow-headed Blackbird and to see if the Harris's Sparrow was still around. Both birds were very cooperative, staying for a while at the weed pile along the road. The Harris's Sparrow is molting in a lot more black feathers, as you can see if you compare it to Tom Raub's original photo. The photo is pretty poor quality because it was taken through my binoculars as I was hiding out in my car from the rain.
The Yellow-headed Blackbird hung out at the seed pile with Red-winged Blackbirds and Brown-headed Cowbird. It was in and out while I was at the site, but wasn't sure where else it was hanging out.
Harris’s Sparrow
written by Drew Weber
Tom Raub took this photo of the Harris's Sparrow. More info and directions can be found on the pa listserv or at birdingonthe.net. I posted this from my iPod touch so when I get home I will revise this with any additional updates.
--update--
I saw the HASP at 4pm briefly thanks to Chuck Chalfant. Scroll down for a map of where the bird was last hanging out.
Click on the photo for a larger view.
Harris's Sparrow by Tom Raub
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Warblers returning
written by Drew Weber
taken at John Heinz NWR
I made a couple stops today and managed to see or hear five species of warblers. At Evansburg State Park I heard Louisiana Waterthrush, and saw Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. A quick hike later in the day at Nottingham County Park in Chester County netted me lots of Pine Warblers and 2 Black-and-white Warblers.
I was planning on getting outside today but the rain may prevent that. It is pretty exciting to see some of the earlier warblers arriving and to look forward to the next wave of migrants.
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