Documentation of
Fox Sparrow (Red)
2024-002
Observer Information
Reporter:
Archer Silverman
1910,
denver,
CO 80205
E-mail:
archer.silverman@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Kathy Kay, Kathy Holland, Art Hudak, Jake Shorty, Loch Kilpatrick, Glenn Walbek, Diane Roberts, Rosanne Juergens, Trey Rogers, Doug Schoch, Ric Olson, Peter Stoltz, Kenna Sue Trickey, Beth Sage, Cole Sage, Kathy Mihm Dunning, Dave Prentice, Robert Raker, Tim Smart, Laura McCullough, Ken Wat, Valentina Roumi, Patrick O'Driscoll, John Malenich, Sarah Leavesley, Angela Trnka, Tyler Wilson, Alicia Arnold
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Fox Sparrow (Red)
First Date/Time:
12/16/2022 7:45:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
3/20/2023 7:40:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
I observed the bird for about ten to fifteen hours over the 3 months he was in my backyard.
County:
Denver
Specific Location:
City Park
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
During the winter months it sheltered inside an area on a fence surrounded by Virginia creeper.
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Discovery WP PC 8x42
Distance:
5-12 feet at any given time. It entered the neighbers yard(30 Feet) every so ofton and it was only once recorded to cross the street.
Light:
Description of the Bird
Around the start of January I wrote in my description "This little guy has been hanging around our house for around a month now. He took a little while to id but the yellow beak and the orange stripes and the grayish cap gave it away. If you want to see him please come by." After this lots of birders came and I enjoyed learning from them since I had only been birding for a bit at that time. It was recorded in City Park once after only a couple of days after I last saw it.
Similar Species Discussion
Song Sparrow was considered but bright red coloration eleminated it. Lincolns and Swamp were also considered but with the birght coloration with the bi-colored bill and the streaking on chest I was able to figure it out.
Previous Experience
I am still shocked that I was able to identify it since it was one of the only sparrows at the time I even knew existed. When I started birding I watched the youtube channel "Badgerland Birding" and watched a video where they were trying to find a Fox Sparrow. It was really my true spark bird since it intruduced me to the birding community.
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Date Documentation Submitted
4/4/2024 10:01:00 PM
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