In a message dated 10/17/2004 12:37:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
 writes:

I am  aware that this behavior occurs in certain sparrow species that occur
in  Maryland .  My question is which Maryland sparrow species are known  for
this behavior?  Thanks.

Gene



Gene,
 I have seen both Song and Savannah Sparrows do this (it is especially
maddening when you spend 20 minutes trying to find a skulking/running sparrow  only
to find it to be a Song Sparrow!). I have also heard that Grasshopper
Sparrows will do this, though I have not witnessed it personally.

Rick Sussman
Ashton,MD