Sooty Fox Sparrow in our yard today, late afternoon

Observers: Deb & Jim Parker
Email: jimndebbyatquenetdotcom
Remote Name: 209.221.223.57
Date: 10/08/2005
Time: 09:22 PM -0400

Sighting

Busy "backscratching" with its feet in the leaves and dirt, it was fun to watch. Mostly a chocolate brown all over with dark chevron spots in the breast and belly. Only hints of dark rufous thru the crown and in some of the flight feathers.