Nelson's, Sachem 10 Nov 10

Typical impeded view of a Nelson's Sparrow taken on 8 Nov while searching unsuccessfully for Le Conte's. Both of these Ammodramus species run around like mice, gathering Spartina seeds. At high tide they leave the Sound-side Spartina and forage on the dunes.

Then ventral and dorsal views of female Sachem still at neighbor's garden on Wednesday, 10 Nov 10. While the Salvia, Buddleia, and Montauk Daisies still bloom and the temps remain reasonable, the Sachems persist.