Subject: Elma Spizella Sparrow
Date: Apr 16 21:33:00 2003
From: Birding4Brad at aol.com - Birding4Brad at aol.com


Last Sat. in the flooded field on Wakefeild Rd. in Elma I seen the spizella
sparrow reported by Tom Aversa. I ran into Ruth and Patrick Sullivan there
and I am starting to agree with Patrick that this bird is starting to look
very much like a Clay-Colored Sparrow. The spring feathers are starting to
come in. I had very good close looks at this bird and could see the brownish
breast. Outlined cheek patch. I could not, though, see a brownish rump. Any
feed back on this bird from birders who have seen this bird lately would be
great. Thank You Brad Wilson Puyallup, WA.