Fw: [PHISH] Henslow's Sparrows, etc. - Lake County

[Chris Schumacher]

One Henslow's and one clay-colored sparrow seen and heard at the location 
below today about 11:30 AM.  Chris


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From: "stout" <stout at freeway.net>
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Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 11:38 AM
Subject: [PHISH] Henslow's Sparrows, etc. - Lake County


> Hi,
>
> We had at least two singing male Henslow's Sparrows this morning in
> the SE corner of Lake County.  The location is 43 degrees 49.796 '
> North, 085 degrees 35.329' West.  This is in Chase Township, on 88th
> Street between Hawkins Road and Deer Lake Road.  One was singing from
> the north side of the road, and one on the south side.  Easiest route
> to the area is to take US 10 to Hawkins Road south to 88th, turning
> east on 88th.  All the fields along 88th are worth checking,
> especially on the south side, as in past years we have also heard one
> or two HESPs to the west of this year's sighting.  The birds were
> heard and seen from the road (all the land is private).  The birds
> did perch up on weeds and small clumps of willow to sing.  Recipe for
> getting a good look is to combine listening with patience with a
> spotting scope.  Also here were several Sedge Wrens and of course
> lots of Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, Savannah Sparrow as well as 4
> Sandhill Cranes, etc...  In past years we have also heard
> Clay-Colored Sparrow on the north side of the road but have not heard
> them yet this year.
>
> While we have had Henslow's Sparrow in this area of the county in
> previous years, for whatever reason we have never heard Grasshopper
> Sparrow at that or nearby sites even though the habitat looks good
> for them also.   We did get Grasshopper Sparrow to the north of the
> Henslow's area (north of US 10), at the corner of Lakola Rd. and 40th
> Street (SW corner).
>
> Also noteworthy was a Hooded Warbler heard singing this morning in
> Pinora Township, on 40th Street between Hawkins Road and Saddler Road
> about 1/3 mile west of Hawkins.  It was on the south side of the road
> in Beach/Maple forest with heavy understory but unfortunately was
> well back of the road and on private property so is a heard-only bird.
>
> We would be interested to hear of any bird observations in Lake
> County by visiting birders, as we are still building up our knowledge
> of the bird life in the area.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Bonnie Stout
> Baldwin, MI
>
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