Zanggors 2

Melospiza melodia · Song Sparrow

id	69033
datum	14 februari t/m 12 maart 2022: 27 dagen
gemeente	Hulst (ZL)
locatie	Prosperdorp
coördinaten	N 51,32412 O 4,2045
aantal, kleed	1
soort waarneming	veldwaarneming
status	Aanvaard, gepubliceerd in jaarverslag CDNA
waarnemer(s)	G Spanoghe, E B Ebels et al
opmerkingen	photographed, sound-recorded, videoed (Ebels & Spanoghe 2023; Dutch Birding 44: 153, plate 193, 163, plate 214, 243, plate 329-330, 2022, 45: 170-173, plate 197-200, 2023). This bird was first discovered on the Belgian side of the border. After the first in 2006, which was only seen by a handful of birders, this was the first truly twitchable individual and therefore highly appreciated. The bird was seen almost daily for a month and on many days on the Dutch side of the border as well as the Belgian side. Often heard singing, this bird held its winter territory around a couple of houses and a ditch. As most records in Europe are from April-June, the timing of this bird is a little odd and it was discovered not far from one of the busiest seaports in Europe. A ship-assisted arrival was therefore considered a possibility, but it most certainly involved a wild bird, showing no signs of captivity or unnatural behaviour.