Hello birders, I spotted an Ammodramus sparrow this afternoon that has potential for a Nelson's Sparrow. I flushed it from a patch of saltgrass and it flew into a dense teasel stand among some cattails and sedges. I only had a naked eye view as it flew the 15 m or so. What was obvious was an ochraceous rump and an equivalently colored head. The back lacked obvious pale braces. The tail was dark brown and rounded. I'm not willing to fully pull the trigger on the sucker. I think it's safe to say it's either a Nelson's or a Le Conte's. I frequently find Ammodramus sparrows in this general area, but until now none have jumped out as anything other than a Grasshopper Sparrow. If people would like to join me in a search for the bird tomorrow morning, please meet at the Open Space parking lot on the north shore of Boulder Reservoir, near the Model Airplane field, at 7:30 am. We may have to jump a few fences, but maybe there are some gates that I'll be able to open for easier access. Teasel is abundant and painful, so wear pants and tough shoes. Here's a map of where to park and where the bird was seen: http://tinyurl.com/3w7sh2e I also had 14 CHESNUT-COLLARED LONGSPURS in the general area, and 99 SANDHILL CRANES flew over earlier in the day. Sorry I didn't get the word out earlier, but I had to consult a field guide before I could really pass any judgment on the thing, although I had my suspicions.
Christian NunesBoulder, CO pajaro...@hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
