Sedge WrenI returned to Glacial Park today for another week of grassland bird surveying. It was three weeks ago when I was last there. Most of the birds are in the same location but I did notice an increase in the number of and area inhabited by Henslow's Sparrows. They were all over the grassy field just south of Harts Rd where it T's to go north & south. Henslow's Sparrows should be easily visible from the parking lot with the bathroom in it, south off Hart's Rd (first parking lot on left). They will be east of the parking lot if you park there.I suffered greatly today from the pollen coming from the grasses and didn't make it to all my survey points but I did last long enough to find this Sedge Wren. I was hoping to get a shot of this bird, which started about 20 yards away. Much to my surprise (and delight), it flew towards me and got closer and closer until it was so close I could not longer focus on it (about five feet!). It was singing the whole time, which was an extra treat.
Sedge WrenSedge Wrens are listed as uncommon on the Chicagoland list but get no special listing on the McHenry list. I have seen them in this area before. There were a large number of Dickcissels in the area today (I would estimate over 50).
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