Day 177: Henslow's Sparrow

A month or so ago, we went searching for a Henslow's Sparrow in western Maryland. Though we heard several birds, we were not able to see any of them. Luckily, Jared took another trip more recently and got this great photo of a Henslow's Sparrow singing.

Jared's awesome photo

The Henslow’s Sparrow is often difficult to detect because it sings from inconspicuous perches on low shrubs, or grasses. Henslow’s Sparrow populations have declined over the last half-century, and this species has recently been identified as the highest priority for grassland bird conservation in eastern and midwestern North America.