Finding Eurasian Tree Sparrow

This bird has colonized successfully in the Mississippi River bottom just north of Burlington.  The most consistent area for finding the bird has been around Tama Road, found by going north of Burlington on Highway 99.  Driving the roads in this area usually produces a few birds.  These birds were coming to a feeder about 10 miles north of Burlington.

This species has been expanding its range in recent years and frequently is seen in the Iowa City and Cone Marsh areas.  Watch for it at feeders in Eastern Iowa.