Sparrow ID
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
10 years ago
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Comments (56)Is that yellow I see on the goldfinch's wings? They're beginning to develop breeding color! A very good sign of spring. Today the temperature went into the mid-fifties and I actually heard the red-wing songs (some people say "O-ca-ree", I hear "Skreeee"). A few red-wing males have been here for about a month but without a peep until today. Two grackles also appeared today and I heard their soft chit-chit calls; no creaking sounds yet. I'm sure they will all shut up as soon as it gets cold again, as it will, but the trend is definitely toward spring. Halleluja! Claire...See MoreWarbler and Sparrow IDs please
Comments (2)You're right on with the warbler IDs. The sparrow is a Song Sparrow. Nice bunch of yard birds. -O-...See MoreSparrow ID?
Comments (2)Thanks! I see adult Song Sparrows often, mostly in the winter, but I'd never seen a fledgling until the other day when I saw the adult feeding the baby. Usually in the summer the sparrows stay out of sight. I hope that little thing gets more wary before a hawk sees it. Claire...See MoreAttracting quail and goldfinches to my yard - SUCCESS! Oooops .
Comments (1)Nice shots. Like a pig in mud, a dust bath makes birds happy. Thanks. tj...See Morebirding_nut
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