[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Our Yard!!!
Betsy was about to throw seed on the ground under our big spruce tree when she noticed a different bird. After the bird flushed, Betsy threw down the seed and returned to the house. Shortly, a bird was back under the spruce. She picked up the bins and was momentarily uncertain. Then she realized - it was a LARK SPARROW! The bird has been here off and on all day. We have also seen it on the ground under our pole feeders. It seems to prefer white millet but there is sunflower and niger seed as well. As always, birders are welcome here. Your chances of seeing the Lark Sparrow are much better from inside the house. Please send an email to us or phone to let us know about when you will be coming. Afternoon visits are highly preferred. Thanks! By the way, this bird is pretty bright but we are still trying to determine its age. Directions We live at 4777 East Lake Road, Burt, NY 14028. However, this is not accurate on Google maps. So, just use this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4777+East+Lake+Road,+Wilson,+NY+14172=com. microsoft:en-US=utf8=1=UTF-8==4777+E+Lake+Rd,+Wilson,+NY+1 4172=us=JkvkTIv9KML6lweip9niDg=X=geocode_result=image= 1=0CBQQ8gEwAA This is in the Town of Wilson (Niagara County) about halfway between the northern termini of Rt 425 and Rt 78 (roughly three miles from either). There is a common driveway on the north side of Rt 18 (Lake Road) that leads to several homes, including ours. Look for a hanging sign in front of an area of woods and brush with our number on it (4777), on the west side of the driveway. There is a wooden stockade fence to the east of the driveway. After turning into the common driveway, make the first or second left into our driveway. Please park so that you allow at least one way in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Our Yard!!!
Betsy was about to throw seed on the ground under our big spruce tree when she noticed a different bird. After the bird flushed, Betsy threw down the seed and returned to the house. Shortly, a bird was back under the spruce. She picked up the bins and was momentarily uncertain. Then she realized - it was a LARK SPARROW! The bird has been here off and on all day. We have also seen it on the ground under our pole feeders. It seems to prefer white millet but there is sunflower and niger seed as well. As always, birders are welcome here. Your chances of seeing the Lark Sparrow are much better from inside the house. Please send an email to us or phone to let us know about when you will be coming. Afternoon visits are highly preferred. Thanks! By the way, this bird is pretty bright but we are still trying to determine its age. Directions We live at 4777 East Lake Road, Burt, NY 14028. However, this is not accurate on Google maps. So, just use this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4777+East+Lake+Road,+Wilson,+NY+14172rls=com. microsoft:en-USoe=utf8um=1ie=UTF-8hq=hnear=4777+E+Lake+Rd,+Wilson,+NY+1 4172gl=usei=JkvkTIv9KML6lweip9niDgsa=Xoi=geocode_resultct=imageresnum= 1ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA This is in the Town of Wilson (Niagara County) about halfway between the northern termini of Rt 425 and Rt 78 (roughly three miles from either). There is a common driveway on the north side of Rt 18 (Lake Road) that leads to several homes, including ours. Look for a hanging sign in front of an area of woods and brush with our number on it (4777), on the west side of the driveway. There is a wooden stockade fence to the east of the driveway. After turning into the common driveway, make the first or second left into our driveway. Please park so that you allow at least one way in and out. Good birding! Willie and Betsy Willie D'Anna Betsy Potter Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunner.com http://www.betsypottersart.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
