[mou] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Cook Co.

[Jim & Carol Tveekrem]

This is about the last bird I expected to see on the North Shore.  At first
glance I thought, "Ugh, house sparrow, there goes the neighborhood."  I
think the nearest ones are usually in Two Harbors.  But then I got a look at
the russet crown and those black cheek spots!  Dig out Sibley to be sure.
The bird came back a couple times during the afternoon, but always flew away
almost immediately.  We finally got a couple pictures about 6 p.m., and saw
the bird again just before 7.  If it stays around until tomorrow, I'll post
it, but there's a strong southwest breeze, so by tomorrow it might be in
Thunder Bay.

Does anyone know where I can get slide film developed fairly quickly?
Haven't used that camera for quite a while - film is even outdated.  Had no
luck getting a digital photo.

Carol Tveekrem

----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura Erickson" <bluejay@lauraerickson.com>
To: "Jim & Carol Tveekrem" <jotcat@boreal.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [mou] Eurasian Tree Sparrow - Cook Co.


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