[EBB Sightings] Banded GC Sparrow

This morning we observed a banded Golden-crowned Sparrow in a mix flock 
feeding on the ground under our backyard bird feeders.  The flock included: One 
California Towhee, one Spotted Towhee, two Fox Sparrows, one Song Sparrow, one 
White-crowned Sparrow, three California Quail, four Dark-eyed Junco, and six 
Golden-crowned Sparrows.  This site is located on Wilton Drive near Burton in 
Oakland, top of the hill, elevation approximately 1,475 feet.  

The banded Golden-crown has a silver band on its right leg and what appears 
to be two bands on its left leg, the top one red or rose-colored, the lower one 
white or cream-colored.  Can't see any numbers.  Anyone have an idea whose 
bands these are and/or where the bird might have been banded?  Possibly up north 
in breeding territory?

Viola Saima-Barklow & Ronald Barklow   
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