Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside 4 October Dismal overcast skies, although a welcome change was the first day of migrating sparrows. Just a few.but included were:-- Song, Savannah, Swamp, a marsh species (not identified) and a White-crowned Sparrow. Other birds were Green Heron, Osprey, Belted Kingfisher, Kestrel and a breeding plumage female Bobolink.
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