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Tommy J. DeBardeleben

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

While chasing rare Longspurs at the Rousseau Sod Farms in Scottsdale on November 7th, 2010, a Sprague's Pipit was something I did not expect.  But as I came across my lifer McCown's Longspur, I noticed a bird skulking in the grass behind it.  I could tell it was my lifer Sprague's Pipit right away, which outdid the Longspurs that day by a mile.  This Pipit provided a crowd of birders with amazing views for several days.

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Birding in Maricopa County

An online guide to the birds and hotspots of Maricopa County, Arizona.

 

The Maricopa County Big Year

My quest to see as many birds as possible in Maricopa County during one calender year..