Yellow Bellied Sapsucker at Terrapin Nature Park

I had planned to work this morning, but my plans changed and I got to Terrapin about 8:30. I suspect I missed the best time, but there were enough birds still around to make it worthwhile. There weren’t as many birds as yesterday and I didn’t see any kinglets at all.

Flycatcher

This Flycatcher may stay through the Winter.

Eastern Towhee

We are in the northern part of the Eastern Towhee's Winter range.

Field Sparrow

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Field Sparrow

The pink beak is a good field mark for the Field Sparrow.

Dark Eyed Junco

The Dark Eyed Junco is one of the most abundant forest birds in North America.

White Throated Sparrow

The White Throated Sparrow breeds in Canada.

Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

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Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

Look for rows of shallow holes in tree bark to locate a Yellow Bellied Sapsucker.