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Another Bauer rarity

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Chuck Imbergamo
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 2:53 PM

The LARK SPARROW continues at Bauer Farm in Madison this morning.  Today it seems to be mainly in the west side of the community gardens area, sticking to the mowed paths.

And after seeing the LASP, John Oshlick got a brief look at a BLUE GROSBEAK, and with much perseverance he tracked it down and about six of us got to see it before it flew off to the southeast.

It is notable that John found the first Blue Grosbeak at Bauer Farm some 12 or 13 years ago.

Both these birds are likely still there and many birder are looking.

Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison

The LARK SPARROW continues at Bauer Farm in Madison this morning. Today it seems to be mainly in the west side of the community gardens area, sticking to the mowed paths. And after seeing the LASP, John Oshlick got a brief look at a BLUE GROSBEAK, and with much perseverance he tracked it down and about six of us got to see it before it flew off to the southeast. It is notable that John found the first Blue Grosbeak at Bauer Farm some 12 or 13 years ago. Both these birds are likely still there and many birder are looking. Chuck Imbergamo CT Birds Moderator Madison