Sparrows @ Hummer House Christoval Tx (1 Viewer)

[SanAngelo]

Hummer House is a Concho Valley B & B known for it's abundance of hummingbirds as well as bird banding. Over the years, more than 54,000 birds representing 161 species have been banded there. The ranch holds the national longevity records for both Black-chinned Hummingbirds and Painted Buntings.

These shots are from my visit on July 16th.

I don't know what I have....I think it's 3 or 4 different birds.

 

[tom baxter]

I think 1,3&5 are chipping sparrows not sure about 2 and 4. 4 maybe a Harris's Sparrow

 

[Alan henry]

I think 1,3&5 are chipping sparrows not sure about 2 and 4. 4 maybe a Harris's Sparrow

1 & 2 have got to be the same bird on the same branch.

Cheers

Alan

 

[SanAngelo]

1 & 2 are the same bird, I'm sorry I should have made that clear.

 

[rkj]

Chipping Sparrow, same again, Song Sparrow, not willing to guess, Chipping.

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

I think Tom Baxter was right with his suggestion of Harris' sparrow for #4. Agree with rkj on the others.

 

[Nutcracker]

Surely not Harris's in Texas in July? Should be up in northern Canada at this time of year!

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

Surely not Harris's in Texas in July? Should be up in northern Canada at this time of year!

Maybe he didn't get the memo? o

 

[DarkFireFalcon]

They all look like juvenile Chipping to me. The long tail and large headed structure is perfect for that and wrong for any of the other suggestions.

 

[SanAngelo]

I'm having a hard time with the juvies....thanks everyone...!!

 

[Nutcracker]

I'm having a hard time with the juvies....

Don't worry, same for most people! (me included)

 

[RJP]

E-bird indicates that Hummer House is the only place near San Angelo where Chipping Sparrows are recorded in nesting season.

 

[SanAngelo]

Did not know that, obviously didn't do my homework.

Thank you sir..!!