I went to McAlister Park this morning to look for the Brewer's Sparrows and
the Say's Phoebe. I saw Peter Keyel there and he was looking for the Sage
Thrasher. I mentioned that I was looking for the Brewer's Sparrows and he
commented that as soon as we parted I'd find one - sorry Peter. I found
three Brewer's Sparrows shortly after that all together in the same area.
Along with a good grouping of other birds:
Northern Shoveler 6
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 3
Green-winged Teal 4
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 37
Mourning Dove 17
Killdeer 11
Great Blue Heron 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Burrowing Owl 2
Loggerhead Shrike 1
Blue Jay 1
European Starling 12
Brewer's Sparrow 3 Continuing - Brown crown with streaks, indistinct
median crown stripe, head pattern like Clay-colored but more muted, grayish
white eyebrow, underside greyish without any streaking, long tail, very
small bill. - see pictures
Lark Bunting 18
Song Sparrow 1
Lincoln's Sparrow 1
sparrow sp. 2
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Great-tailed Grackle 18