Fox Sparrow, A Lifer

Fox Sparrow

I was surprised to see a different bird at the feeders.  

I'm pretty sure it's a Fox Sparrow.  Especially after a
couple of birder friends suggested it.  At first I thought it was

a young Harris's Sparrow but at closer inspection I could

see it had different coloring.  It had a black spot in the

middle of it's chest.  It must be migrating because I've 

never seen these before.

After the Snowstorm

The weather channel called it Winter Storm Q

Northern Cardinal (Male)

Junco

Harris's Sparrow

Harris's Sparrow

Northern Cardinal (Female)

February Backyard Birds

We got some snow on the 12th that melted

the next day.  This is the only snow we've 

gotten this Winter.  It was actually quite pretty

and the LORD knows we needed the moisture.

Early Spring Migrants: Pine Siskins

Pine Siskin

Pine Siskin

 We are having lots of Finch activity at the feeders right now.  

We are excited at getting a few Pine Siskins today, too :-) 

  I would say "Spring is on it's way!"

 Look how this Goldfinch is transforming.

 The House Finches are pairing up :-))

Female House Finch

I almost mistook the Pine Siskins for a female House Finch...

but at closer inspection, I noticed the House Finch is larger

in size and has a conical shaped beak.  The Pine Siskin beak

is long, slender and pointy.

cindy