Breeding Canada Downers Sparrows 
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Any day of birding in New York State that includes a sighting of a Vesper Sparrow is a better-then-average day. The precipitous plunge of Vesper Sparrow populations has been largely because of changing land use practices. The Vesper Sparrow is named for its tendency to sing in the evening, right before the end of the day.
10,000 Birds
JULY 30, 2012
Nothing is quite as much of a downer to a birder than the summer doldrums. Migration hasn’t really kicked in, the breeders aren’t tied to breeding territories any more, and it is hot and sweaty outside. Sparrows are missing; wood-warblers vamoose. Who wants to spend time with a Canada Goose ? Stilt Sandpipers.
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