[obol] Canby Harris' Sparrow

[Al Ahlgrim]

Canby Harris' Sparrow Clackamas County

I did get a great view of the HARRIS' SPARROW today at 1:10 pm.  It appeared after a rain shower and just as the sun came out.  The timid WHITE-THROATED SPARROW also became braver and was visible at the same time.  With the great lighting both were easily distinguished from the GOLDEN-CROWNS, even with the naked eye.
The only tips I can offer for a prospective viewer are to follow Rudi's directions posted on Friday the 17th; (woodenapple) and be prepared to do some quiet and lengthy standing, OR SITTING, if you're wise enough to take along a lawn chair like Tim Janzen.  I logged about 2.5 hours of standing time for my two sightings since Saturday.

Other less seen sparrows found lately in area were at nearby Molalla River State Park: a LINCOLN SPARROW near the boat landing and a CHIPPING SPARROW in the flock which is usually near the park entrance.  Neither were seen today.  Good Luck!  Al Ahlgrim

Vielen Dank Rudi
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