At 8:05 am EST this morning I saw the Henslow's Sparrow reported yesterday by Al Mercer. (Thanks for the heads-up, Al.) It was in that far corner of the field, in a big roundish clump of Goldenrod, Wild Rose, Aster and Japanese Honeysuckle just in front of the big reddish patches of dried Smartweed stems. It posed cooperatively for 30 seconds or more and appeared to be a picture-perfect specimen, as if it had just flown out of the Sibley guide. The rufous color on the wings was bright and easy to see. This was a life bird for me. :D

Also seen were Song Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, Field Sparrow, White-Throated Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow.

Tim Rose Lilburn, Gwinnett County

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