| Common Name | Grasshopper Sparrow |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | ammodramus savannarum |
| Type of Report | Rare Species |
| Date of Observation | 10/06/2021 |
| Media |  |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | martha pfeiffer |
| Mailing Address | 586 dorset west rd dorset, vt 05251 United States Map It |
| Email hidden; Javascript is required. | |
| Date Completed | 10/10/2021 |
| Names & Emails of Other Contributing Observers | 0 |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 0 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 0 |
| Place Name | Lincoln Family Home - The Dene |
| Township | Manchester |
| County | bennington |
| Vermont eBird Checklist URL | ebird.org |
| Time of Day | 09:30 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 3 minutes |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 120 feet |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 90 feet |
| Noteworthy Weather Conditions | 60 degrees, overcast |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | panasonic - lumix DMC zs50 |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | 0 |
| I certify that any attachments included with this report were captured during this observation event. | |
| Description of Habitat | mowed/grazed farm fields; |
| Behaviors Observed | sitting on fence post |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | I thought the bird was a Field Sparrow - size, clear breast, eye ring, light colored chunky bill |
| Head | orange lore |
| Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts | clear breast and belly, buffy colored |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | Was not a Savannah or Song Sparrow or White-throated Sparrow because of clear breast, I thought it was a Field Sparrow |
| Other Notes & Comments | I did not examine carefully my photo which was submitted with checklist; Reiviwer Kyle Jones brought the correct identification to my attention. I subsequently changed the ID on the checklist. |
| This report was written from notes taken: | During the Observation |
Vermont Atlas of Life Partners
