Harris's Sparrow/McMurry Nat. Area/Larimer

[Rob Sparks]

Yesterday evening I went out to try and re-find the Red-shouldered Hawk with no luck.  

While walking around the small wetland we got good looks at a 1st winter Harris's Sparrow perched in what seemed to be a hawthorn. This bird had whitish tertial feathers along the edge, light bill and a white belly along with a thin necklace.  It was feeding on some unidentified insects on the new hawthorn buds.  

Good birding,

Rob Sparks

Old Town Fort Collins