Birders,
Like Hugh Kingery, I too have been trying to confirm that CASSIN'S SPARROWS are
breeding in my local patch (Boulder Co.). I have been finding dozens of
individuals around the grasslands around the City of Boulder this year.
Finally, after several attempts to locate evidence of breeding other than
sky-larking males, I found a fledgling. I believe this is the 1st breeding
confirmation for the County. Here's an awful photo of the little streaky guy
next to Dad:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christian_nunes/5999788799/in/photostream
Also seen in the general area was an adult CHIPPING SPARROW. No signs of molt
in the brief look I had. The crown, at least, seemed to be completely chestnut.
A SAGE THRASHER was the first south-bound migrant of this species I have seen
this summer.
Good birding,
Christian NunesBoulder, CO
pajaro...@hotmail.com
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