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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

10,000 Birds

This cruel, cruel fate we endure in western New York torments man and beast alike. On Sunday at Kissena Park I saw five species of sparrows. A mixed species flock of sparrows (american tree, field and chipping) was by the bike track parking lot. Also present in other parts of the park were fox and white-throated sparrows.

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Avian Quiz – March 11, 2011

10,000 Birds

It is not a new book, about 6 years old. Today we are looking at two species that can be difficult to separate under typical field conditions. I tried on a purist attitude and chose not to ID the species. To answer this quiz, please do NOT indicate the species of either bird. But not while flying. Think “white”.

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