My description of the Song Sparrow was, of course, tongue-in-cheek.
However, it wouldn't surprise me if Gene Scarpulla reports really seeing
perspiring birds on Hart-Miller Island during these dog days of summer. 

Tom Marko
Olney, MD
Montgomery Bird Club (MOS)
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Sweaty Song Sparrow

Intrigued by Tom Marko's description of a Song Sparrow in his yard
apparently perspiring....

Mike Bowen
Bethesda