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Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes gramineus

10,000 Birds

Any day of birding in New York State that includes a sighting of a Vesper Sparrow is a better-then-average day. The precipitous plunge of Vesper Sparrow populations has been largely because of changing land use practices. The Vesper Sparrow is named for its tendency to sing in the evening, right before the end of the day.

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A Birder’s Guide To…INDOCTRINATION

10,000 Birds

No one, aside from your therapist, wants to spend time with a Debbie Downer. A Field Sparrow!&# , I am going to assume bad things about this person and that birding is not legit. Photographed near Lostwood, North Dakota. The more you know about bird physiology, migration, hunting methods, longevity, etc.