[Birdtalk] Grasshopper Sparrows at Bear River Refuge

[Bear River Refuge Volunteers]

Utah Birding Community,
   
  One of our visitors came back all excited on Friday, having seen 2 and heard 3 grasshopper sparrows on the auto tour route at the refuge.  He described them as being on the south side of the road, in a weedy area about 1/2 way between the beginning of the north part of the auto tour and the first 90 degree turn to the left.  Betsy Beneke and Marie Kase reported the sparrows from an excursion they took on Wednesday evening, where Betsy heard them calling in two different areas along this north part of the loop road.  She thought maybe they were migrating and just happened to be in that area, as it doesn't seem to be very "good" grasshopper sparrow habitat. But they were still present yesterday morning.
   
  Visitors, as well as the gentleman who is filming our refuge documentary video, have seen western and Clark's grebes doing their water ballet.  It's a good time to visit!
   
  The wildlife education center is open M-F 8-5, Sat 10-4.  Closed Sundays.
   
  Bear River Refuge Volunteers

 	      
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