The SAGE SPARROW that was seen four days in a row (Mon 2/23 thru Thurs 2/26) on the River S Unit at Ridgefield NWR was not seen on Friday or Saturday.

I was there Saturday from about 8AM until about 3PM and made 2 loops without seeing it.

A lot of other birders were there as well, and many were more patient than I was, but still there were no reported sightings of the SAGE SPARROW.

It is likely still at the Refuge, but has opted for another patch of turf to hang out at.

The SAGE SPARROW was also seen on Monday Feb 16th during the weekly Goose Survey. That sighting was brief and only by one survey volunteer on an "out of bounds" Unit. That sighting was not fully realized until Monday Feb 23rd when it was seen by several birders and a positive ID was obtained.

My reason for including this is that I believe it may well show again on the River S Unit.

Keep your eyes open for all sparrow like birds on the road edges anywhere on the River S Unit.

Will Clemons
SW of Portland
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