Seaside Sparrow in PA! ~ May 25, 2005

While surveying for the Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas, Tom Johnson discovered a Seaside Sparrow in southern Dauphin County. Several of us waited until near sunset when the bird finally began singing from a bush for about a half-hour. I took two identifiable 'stills' with my camcorder in the failing light.

Seaside Sparrow near Deodate, Dauphin County. This bird was seen in a wet hayfield along Kennedy Road. Note the yellowish lores, dark whisker stripes, and white throat patch contrasting with the grayish breast. It represents one of only several records for Pennsylvania.

Seaside Sparrow near Deodate, Dauphin County. It represents one of only several records for Pennsylvania.
Thanks to Tom, I got to see another new state bird.

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