After waiting from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (with the sparrow a no-show), several of us finally were able to study the bird briefly from 3:35 to 3:40 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. as it hopped out into view on CR428 at its previously reported location. I saw it several times briefly during this period through a 30X scope at about 30 to 40 yds. The bird was feeding on grain on the roadside and on the pavement, in the company of a diverse flock of sparrows, finches, and blackbirds. See sketch for plumage details. I've scanned a page out of my field journal vol. 72 for documentation.
This bird was originally discovered by Rich Kosteke on 1/11/15. It has been seen regularly since. On this date, we arrived at 2:46p and saw the bird for the first time at 3:12p. It was feeding with a small flock of White-throated Sparrows, Lincoln's Sparrows and Northern Cardinals. It came and went from the roadway to the brushy area numerous times. We continued to see the bird until we left at 3:27p. Provenance undetermined at this time. Photos grainy due to distance from bird.
This bird was originally discovered by Rich Kosteke on 1/11/15. It has been seen regularly since. On this date, we arrived at 2:46p and saw the bird for the first time at 3:12p. It was feeding with a small flock of White-throated Sparrows, Lincoln's Sparrows and Northern Cardinals. It came and went from the roadway to the brushy area numerous times. We continued to see the bird until we left at 3:27p. Provenance undetermined at this time. Photos grainy due to distance from bird.