Zonotrichia update, pt II - 09 Jan 2016

After returning from Pt. Mouillee the skies cleared and temps moderated near 50F. A few folks were waiting for the Zonotrichia sparrows to return, but only the Harris' Sparrow would make an appearance (that I know of). Despite scanning the feeders till about 5:30 pm the Golden-crowned Sparrow did not appear.

Rain is forecast for tonight, turning to snow tomorrow. Should be a miserable day.

Brownton Abbey, 26340 Higgins Way, Wayne, Michigan, US
Jan 9, 2016 8:20 AM - 8:25 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments:     Both Golden-crowned and Harris' Sparrow showed at 8:20 am for a few minutes. I and about 8 others saw the birds at first light.
2 species

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla)  1     Seen by many at 8:20 am. Below feeders for about 2-3 minutes. Continuing bird.
Harris's Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula)  1     Appeared below feeders at 8:20 am for several minutes. Seen again at 10:45 am and several times just before dark by many bird watchers visiting the yard. Continuing bird.

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