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What habitat was it in=2C Nancy. As you probably know=2C this species in us=
ually found in pastures & open fields. However in the Kingston area along t=
he 101=2C they are found in open sandy areas with low vegetation & are actu=
ally quite common there. Quite pecular habitat.
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In E. Kings we had one confirmed nesting & several others seen/heard during=
the Breeding Bird Atlas period (2006-2010) but normally in E. Kings we exp=
ect to find them as vagrants in the fall.
I have realized for some time my hearing is not what it used to be but I wo=
uld never characterize their song as "beautiful". I always think of a Song =
Sparrow when I hear one!=20
Angus
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> Subject: [NatureNS] Vesper Sparrow E Dalhousie=2C Kings Co
> From: nancypdowd@gmail.com
> Date: Tue=2C 18 Jun 2013 07:30:36 -0300
> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
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> I heard and saw my first Vesper Sparrow in NS yesterday. I recall someone=
mentioning seeing them on this year's migration count somewhere else in Ki=
ngs Co.=20
>=20
> They have a beautiful distinctive song.=20
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> Nancy
>=20
> Sent from my iPhone
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I have realized for some time my hearing is not what it used to be but I wo=
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Angus<BR>
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