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Seventh State record Golden-crowned Sparrow |
My third attempt over the past six years to see a Golden-crowned Sparrow in Michigan was successful, even though it took two days to cross paths with it. I had spent about an hour and a half , off and on throughout the day on Monday without any luck. But early Tuesday morning the target bird showed up after about a ten minute wait. It ducked in and out of the brush as it warily avoided migrating Sharp-shinned Hawks that passed over.
It had lots of sparrow company around the feeders behind the Point Gift Shop.
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White-crowned |
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Lincoln's |
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Clay-colored |
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American Tree Sparrow |
The Siskins were fueling up for their trip across the big lake they call Gitche Gumee.
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Purple Finch |
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Ruffed Grouse |
Other migrants passing Whitefish Point include....
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Broad-winged Hawks |
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Common Loon |
Some birds were content to hang around a little longer
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Common Loon |
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Red-necked Grebe |
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