Golden-crowned Sparrow in St. Louis County
2012-04-19

'Casual' in Minnesota - Five or fewer records in St. Louis County for the Spring season

Adult Golden-crowned Sparrow at private residence in Fredenberg Township, St. Louis County. The bird first appeared shortly after dawn on the 19th, but it was not seen again until approximately 3:00 PM. If the bird establishes a pattern of returning to the same location in subsequent days, it might be possible to make arrangements to see the bird. This image was taken through the homeowner's window. If accepted by the MOU Records Committee, this represents the eighth state record and the third for St. Louis County following one that overwintered at Dave Gilbertson's feeder in 1989-1990 (The Loon 62:55-56 with a photo published on the cover of that issue) and one seen sporadically at Brad Snelling's feeder near UMD in Duluth 20 December 2008 - 2 April 2009.

Peder H. Svingen