Henslow's Sparrow

Merlin app to the rescue.

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I heard a weak peep in a grassy field and had no idea what it was until I turned on my Merlin app. Once I realized a Henslow’s Sparrow was 10 feet from me, I waited until it came out in the open to sing and give me a nice photo opportunity. I’ve rarely seen these birds and learned that only in breeding season will they pop out to sing. Having it sit on a nice perch made me a very happy camper.

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LinLark
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LinLark

Fabulous find and photo. I heard one there last week, but didn’t get so lucky to even get a good look at it.

mikeaff
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mikeaff

Beautiful Emil Congrats!!

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Burning Nature photography

Not an easy bird to photograph in the open,,, As always Emil nailed it!!!!!!! Great shot my friend

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postalwarbler

Great photo, Emil. I saw and photographed one last week but not this good.

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