Henslow hunting

[dennis]

I've just heard of a field within 2 hours of my home that sports breeding Henslow's Sparrow. That is about as close as I can get to their breeding range. Four of us will attempt to put this species on our lifelists this Sunday. Wish us luck!

looking for #843,
dennis

[Charles Harper]

Get one for me too, will you, Dennis?

[dennis]

I don't know Charles....I think the listing police would prefer you spot your own. Surprised that you haven't seen one considering your ABA list total. Never been in the range during the correct season?

dennis

[Charles Harper]

Oh well, it was just a thought.

Strangely, never birded much in the east, except southern Florida and coastal SC.

[dennis]

Success!!!

I and three others ventured 102 mikles (each way) this morning in search of Henslow's Sparrow. Spotted same just where advertised. Joy and happiness abounded!

Trip list included in order of observation:

House Sparrow
House Finch
American Crow
Commomn Grackle
Canada Goose
Northern Junco
European Starling
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Common Yellowthroat
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Chipping Sparrow
Red-eyed Vireo
Bobolink
Grasshopper Sparrow
Field Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Indigo Bunting
Veery
HENSLOW'S SPARROW !!!!!!! #843 for me
American Kestrel
Eastern Kingbird
Red-tailed Hawk
Gray Catbird
Eastern Towhee
Savannah Sparrow
House Wren
Baltimore Oriole
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Phoebe
Ovenbird
Cedar Waxwing
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Blue Jay

39 species and a killer look at target bird made for an enjoyable trip.

dennis

[robinm]

Congratulations Dennis. Must make all the miles worthwhile (and a good day list as well).

[birdman]

Serious congrats, dennis!

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[dennis]

Thanks Robin and Birdman. Now to find another target.....

dennis

[Charles Harper]

Omedeto gozaimasu! (Congrats in Japanese) I've added Henslow's Sparrow to my list and given you credit in the footnote.

[Beverlybaynes]

Congrats, Dennis!!

I can find Henslow's, fortunately, within 20 miles of home, and was successful in at least hearing them this morning!

[dennis]

Not sure how to say thank you in Japanese Charles, but you get the idea. Knew you would sneak that on your list somehow.

Thanks Beverly. Maybe Charles can put that on his Indiana list!

dennis

[Edward]

Til hamingju (congrats in Icelandic) Dennis. I'm just going to have to get myself over to the States. There were 35 lifers for me on that little trip of yours with House Sparrow, Starling, Canada Goose and Barn Swallow the only birds I've seen of that lot!

E

[dennis]

Thanks Edward. If you ever make it to Pennsylvania, I'll be glad to help you find a few lifers.

dennis

[Andrew]

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