This bird spent the entire winter at the Jarvis Sanctuary, survivng on seed put out by birders. It even began singing in early spring. Third state record.

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Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri)

Brewer's Sparrow

William Jarvis Bird Sanctuary, Cook County, 2/22/97
Photograph by Robert Hughes

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