The soft song of the Bluebird can be heard many places in the park.

White Throated Sparrows were foraging in small flocks.

This Tufted Titmouse was feeding in the trees and on the ground.

Ruby Crowned Kinglets were very active.

My sister will be glad to see these Dark Eyed Juncos.

This Double Crested Cormorant took off as soon as I spotted him.

I was surprised at the complacency of this deer.

Today’s Bugs.

White Throated Sparrows will be with us until Spring.

I often see Red Bellied Woodpeckers in this large tree near the Nature Center.

Field Sparrows lost a lot of habitat in the clearing process.

This Eastern Phoebe has found a nice meal.

There were several Cowbirds soaking up the rays in a large tree.

I saw several Cooper’s Hawks and a Bald Eagle when I first arrived.

This Carolina Wren was singing loudly.

The Navy has put a lot of effort into promoting the Bluebird population.

Yellow Rumped Warblers are present in large numbers.

A few Golden Crowned Kinglets were foraging high in the trees.

A pair of Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers was feeding near the lake.

This Blue Jay seemed curious about what I was doing.

Yellow Rumped Warblers are so common at the moment that I’m only looking at the ones who are close.

White Throated Sparrows forage in small groups.

This Yellow Breasted Chat is a late migrant.

Song Sparrows are the sparrow I see most often.

Song Sparrow

The Chipping Sparrow grows on you.

Several Blue Jays were feeding in this tree.

I usually see more Song Sparrows than any other.

White Throated Sparrows can be found in many small flocks.

Today’s Bug.

Yellow Rumped Warblers ignore the photographer when they’re feeding.

A small pool of water attracted White Throated Sparrows as well as many other birds.

This Red Bellied Woodpecker landed in a bush quite close to me.

I believe this is the first Palm Warbler I’ve seen at Quiet Waters.

Eastern Phoebes are abundant at the moment.

Downy Woodpeckers are found everywhere in the park.

The Chipping Sparrow might be best described as “Handsome.”

Field Sparrows are less numerous than other sparrows.

This Blue Headed Vireo is a late migrant.

Today’s Bug.

This pair of Eastern Towhees will be heading South soon.

This Eastern Phoebe will also be leaving soon.

This pair of Cardinals will be with us all year.

I don’t often get such good looks at a Blue Jay.

The Black Throated Blue Warbler is one of my favorites, and I was afraid I’d go all Fall without seeing one.

In the Spring, the Yellow Rumped Warbler is much more colorful.

These White Throated Sparrows will probably be with us ’til Spring.

The Red Bellied Woodpecker is easier to spot when the leaves fall.

Dark Eyed Juncos are just arriving from Canada and points West.

A small flock of Golden Crowned Kinglets was foraging high in the pine trees.

This Red Tailed Hawk was looking for a meal in the large field.

Today’s Bugs.

Palm Warblers are quite beautiful.

White Throated Sparrows will be with us ’til Spring.

Northern Flickers are travelling in small flocks now.

Chickadees are a treat to watch.

Ruby Crowned Kinglets often hover under a leaf as they search for bugs.

Yellow Rumped Warblers are very active when feeding.

This Flycatcher is probably an Eastern Phoebe.

This Viceroy butterfly is staying a bit late.

Our Yellow Rumped Warbler friend is found everywhere I go.

Ruby Crowned Kinglets are also easy to find nowadays.

The much maligned Cowbird.

White Throated Sparrows are just arriving from Canada.

The Song Sparrow is one of our most common sparrows.

Field Sparrows are easily identified by their pink bill.

I haven’t seen may Chipping Sparrows this year.