[EBB Sightings] Saffron Finch near Oakland's Fairyland

Bob Battagin wrote:
> Hi EBBers,
> 
> This morning at 8AM there was a Saffron Finch along the west side 
> perimeter of Oakland's Fairyland.  The finch was associating with a 
> flock of White- and Golden-crowned Sparrows.  If you walk the asphalt 
> path along the west border of Fairyland, the finch was feeding in the 
> grass adjacent to the path near a water fountain.  I asked a Fairyland 
> employee if they had an aviary with Saffron Finches - she didn't know.  
> I don't know if this species is part of the pet trade, but it is likely 
> an escapee from someone's cage.

I wonder if it's the same bird the GGAS 4th-Wednesday walk encountered 
near Children's Fairyland in March.... That one was around near the 
entrance, also in a flock of White- and Golden-crowned Sparrows. Kinda 
fun to think it just stayed with the flock, which has now returned to 
its winter haunts.

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