Birders I have NOT seen this bird and do not plan to chase it today.
Earlier this morning I received a credible report of an implausible bird - a Henslow's Sparrow at the Toronto Botanical Garden at Leslie St and Lawrence Ave in Toronto. The observer wishes to remain anonymous. The bird was initially located by song (not described) and similar species were eliminated by appearance as well as sound. The bird was observed yesterday at close range 9:30 am Sunday. Another birder took a quick walk about today before noon and observed a couple of singing Song Sparrows and a number of House Sparrows. The observer plans to report to the OBRC but it would be helpful if this report could be confirmed. A complementing recording or photo would be ideal.
Directions: Toronto Botanical Garden is at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, on the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue and Leslie Street. The Henslow's sparrow (and others) were first seen in the entrance garden right by the visitors centre, then in the shrubs along the western edge of the entrance garden just before the edge of the ravine slopes down the Edwards Gardens
-- Mark Cranford ONTBIRDS Coordinator Mississauga, Ont. [email protected] 905 279 9576 _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
