End of March Sparrows - 29 Mar 2017

I played with the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 this evening while digiscoping sparrows through the back window. Dark-eyed Juncos are still around by the dozen. A second Song Sparrow has finally appeared. And, a Fox Sparrow has been kicking around the dirt for the past 3 days! Tree Sparrows continue, as well. I had two birds this evening.

With the 40X W eyepiece the 19mm Sigma shows just the very edges of a vignette circle, so its a nice option for digiscoping. However, I wasn't all that thrilled w/ the sharpness of the images compared w/ the Sigma 28mm f/2.8 that provides a bit more magnification and a bit more punch. Still, these are nice images.

It will be tough to let this digiscoping kit go... Stay tuned.

Brownton Abbey, 26340 Higgins Way - 42.1338x-83.2941, Wayne, Michigan, US
Mar 29, 2017 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments:     Feeder count
4 species

American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea)  2
Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)  1
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)  12
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)  2

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S149749250

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