Birder's Guide / Good Birds — A Historical Archive
Harris's Sparrow
Dover Plains, January 15 - May 6, 1968

Photos by J.E. Sweeney

Harris's Sparrows have been found three times in Dutchess County.  The first was one immature January 15 - May 6, 1968 at the feeder of Mr. & Mrs. James Sweeney, Dover Plains.  The bird molted from immature to nearly adult plumage during its stay.

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