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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

10,000 Birds

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. Hat-tip to Stella. I see why people sometimes call them gray ghosts.

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Avian Quiz – March 11, 2011

10,000 Birds

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. Extra Credit: Tell us all how you separate these two species (I need the help!).

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