Pracht Wetlands

Harris’s Sparrow

Pracht is the first of many new wildlife areas I have explored after the move to Wichita, Kansas. It is close to home and easy reach, park and explore. They are doing some work on a playground but the work means for a quieter area to explore for now. This morning was overcast and windy. In the area was a large group of Northern Shovelors alongside a few Mallards, Canadian and Cackling Geese. The Sparrows though were everywhere and the species variation was just as busy. There were American Tree Sparrows, White-throated, Swamp Sparrows, Fox and Song Sparrows, White-crowned, Lincoln Sparrows. Finally Harris’s Sparrow made a appearance and was very happy to pose in the fall foliage. For a first outing this location was strong and had multiple habitats to check out.

I am looking forward to seeing what else I can find in the area and share.