Savannah Sparrow (April 9th)

[Bluffs Birder]

Here's a shot of the Savannah Sparrow that I saw at Rosetta McClain Gardens, Scarborough today.



Walter

[MEGHAN]

Nice find Walter.

[Bluffs Birder]

Thanks Meghan.

Sometimes when you least expect it, you find your best birds.  I was just sitting on a bench relaxing for a few minutes and thought I would scan the flower bed in front of me where there were a couple of Song Sparrows feeding and to my surprise...one was a little different looking.

Walter

[Rotarran]

Cool find!

[Palo]

Thanks for sharing Bluffs Birder... Great catch!  I've never seen one before.  Cheers

[Bluffs Birder]

If anyone in the city is looking to add Savannah Sparrow to their 'list', my suggestion would be to try Colonel Sam Smith Park.  I see them out near the points around the rocks each year during the May 24th 'Whimbrel Watch' weekend.  Perhaps someone who visits the park on a more regular basis could provide a little more detail on how long they stay around.

Walter  

[Brian Bailey]

They're generally easy to find at CSSP from May through September, both on the land-filled area and the fields east of the filtration plant.  Their numbers seemed to be down sharply last year though - not sure why.  (Maybe all those dogs off leash?) I haven't seen or heard any yet this year.

BB