Noticed a couple of sparrows that stood out from the House Sparrows this morning before I left for work.

I first saw a lone White-throated sparrow under the feeders.  I grabbed the binoculars and looked at the only bird in view at the time and it was not the White-throated nor was it a House Sparrow.  What stood out to me was the pink bill, the rufous on the top and just behind the eye.  I had to grab the guide.  It was a Field Sparrow!  My first, and it was in my backyard!

Also had a Red-winged Blackbird under the feeders on Monday.

Dave Watkins
Cuyahoga Falls
Summit County


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