Central Park, Manhattan, N.Y. City Thursday, 13 May, 2010
western Fox Sparrow - the Fox Sparrow group may at some point be "split" into separate species by the A.O.U. - there are many birders and some scientists who already see this as a group made up of several species.
Just to add a little more emphasis, I would certainly suggest that anyone interested in a bird that is extremely rare in our region (and also rarely documented) make the pilgrimage to Strawberry Fields in Central Park, the closest park entrance is at West 72 Street & Central Park West, then take a small wood-chipped path to the left (north) into the area where seen, about 30 yards after entering the park and at first, going straight in (east). If you see other birders, obviously ask them as well...
Good luck, be patient. Photos & descriptions both will be much appreciated, & thanks for all reports! Tom Fiore, Manhattan -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
