Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow - Boston Common

[Andrew Birch]

Hello All,

I have posted some pics of the Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow found by
Dexter Hunneman and Stuart Walker on the Boston Common at -
http://picasaweb.google.com/andrewlbirch/SharpTailedSparrow

This bird was feeding on the open ground under oaks on Monument Hill
with two Swamp Sparrows when I arrived.

I also hit the Garden which was dripping in birds! Of particular note
were 4 species of Thrush - Veery, Wood, Hermit and Swainson's!

Best,

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Andrew Birch
Boston Birds Moderator
http://bostonbirds.org
Medford, MA
andrew...@gmail.com

[tim factor]

Andrew,

I'm getting a 404 on the picasaweb link. I was ambivalent about the ID when I saw the bird (as was Dexter who joined me there), so I'm eager to see your photos.

There were also a few Swamps, White-throated and -crowned (2), Savannah, and Chipping in the same vicinity of the Common and a Lincoln's in the Garden (thanks Dexter!). That's remarkable for anywhere, let alone such a small area in the middle of the city.

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Tim Factor
Boston
tfactor...@gmail.com