Dan,
   I believe that last winter's heavy snows are at least partly to blame for
the lack of Song Sparrows. Like the Carolina Wrens it seems that many
resident Song Sparrows may also have perished. Another factor may have been
the hot, dry summer which adversely affected breeding success this year and
discouraged multiple broods. I also believe that Mockingbirds have been
similarly affected. On the Coastal Plain it may not be as apparent as it is
here in the Piedmont. There are probably other factors as well. The local
Song Sparrows are quiet now and northern migrants have not yet arrived.

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Dan Haas <> wrote:

> Anyone else noticing a complete lack of Song Sparrows these days?  I
> can see that there have been a few recent sightings in our region, but
> the numbers seem noticeable and low. I recall that they are not as
> abundant this time if year, but...
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Good Birding,
>
> Dan Haas
> West Annapolis, MD
> 
>



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Bob Ringler
Eldersburg MD