For several days, I have observed a Song Sparrow perching on a Shepherd Hook that holds our hummingbird feeder just outside the kitchen window.  White and black deposits were building up and until tonight, I thought the Song Sparrow was pooping on the hook.  However tonight, the sparrow was carrying something in its beak.  I watched as it deposited a fecal sac on the hook!!!  I need an expert opinion as to whether this could possibly be from a late clutch.  I've checked for info in several books with no success.  The only mention of how many broods that I found was in Hal Harrison's Birds Nest Peterson Field Guide.  It stated, "2 broods, sometimes 3" but no specific date spread.  I cannot detect which bush this bird is entering and exiting.  Just seems late for a nesting.

Took a few photos to prove that I'm not hallucinating!!!  Photos are not great but can definitely be ID'd as fecal sacs.

Lois Harder
Ottawa County, Ohio

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