Hi Bonnie, Great bird - the sharp-tailed sparrow! Is there any possiblility you may try for the bird Mon? (that is if it is still around) Unfortunately, I am working a trade show until Sunday eve and couldn't make it today. Anna Kopitov In a message dated 10/22/99 9:06:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bott@erols.com writes: > This morning we (4 Howard countians and a couple Baltimorians) found a > SHARP-TAILED SPARROW at the University of MD farm. The bird was seen > from 5-6 feet the first time with great views. Found again about 20 > minutes later and observed for another couple minutes. > Tomorrow morning I will take all interested birders to look for the > little fellow. I will leave the farm parking lot at 7:30 a.m. SHARP. Br > prepared to walk in water up to (almost) your knees and brush up to your > chest.