Today I got out on the refuge a bit. The most common sparrow I saw in
several flocks was HARRIS' SPARROW--at least 16 of them in three flocks.
Other sparrows included a FIELD SPARROW, a few WHITE-CROWNED, and FOX
SPARROWS. A few SAVANNA SPARROWS were flushed from the fields I walked
searching unsuccessfully for Smith's longspurs. I also saw three
NORTHERN HARRIERS and a NORTHERN FLICKER with red shafts (didn't see the
facial markings as it flew).
Karen Viste-Sparkman
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