This sparrow (mono­­typic genus) feeds on bare or sandy ground. When flushed, it flies to a high perch. Few other sparrows are likely to fly high overhead during daylight. They call both when ...

Recent sightings (through Feb. 6) as reported to Mass Audubon. The Western kingbird and lark sparrow continued at the Salt Pond visitor’s center in Eastham along with an Eastern phoebe.