August 12th, East Meadows, Northampton, MA.  Savannah Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis and Vesper Sparrows Pooecetes grammineus. Spent about three hours down at the East Meadows this morning finding a few changes since my last visit on August 5th. Most notably, sparrows and Bobolinks had increased significantly with the first real showing of Savannah Sparrows. Although there was nothing too remarkable, four Vesper Sparrows were rather nice. Highlights (06:45 - 10:00hrs); Red-tailed Hawk - 1 Solitary Sandpiper - 1 Greater Yellowlegs - 1 Belted Kingfisher - 1 Chimney Swift - 6 Red-bellied Woodpecker - 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 3 Baltimore Oriole - 2 Willow Flycatcher - 1 Tree Swallow - 29 Bank Swallow - 62 Barn Swallow - 10 Cedar Waxwing - 9 Yellow Warbler - 4 Indigo Bunting - 26 Song Sparrow - 75 Savannah Sparrow - 15 VESPER SPARROW - 4 Field Sparrow - 1 Bobolink - 69 Taken using Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski HD telescope.

Savannah Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis.

Savannah Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis.

Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes grammineus.

Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes grammineus, a second indivdual to that pictured above. << Back Home >>