Perfect weather and perfect birding today. It’s sparrow season, and Sands Road is good habitat, so I got there about dawn, and the activity was almost non-stop. I walked about a quarter way around the big field, and spent the last hour looking for migrant sparrows. The warbler was unexpected, and the local Harrier put on a show as well.
Hermit Thrushes are being seen in many places.
This Yellow Bellied Sapsucker may spend the Winter here.
She may not look like it but this Eastern Towhee is a member of the sparrow family.
This handsome Carolina Chickadee looks even better with a nice background.
A small flock of Goldfinches was feeding near the field.
Song Sparrows seem to be the dominant sparrow.
This Palm Warbler is heading South.
Look in marshy areas to find the Swamp Sparrow.
I saw this Northern Harrier from a distance, and was able to sneak close enough for a decent image.
We're nearing the end of migration, so this Nashville Warbler was a nice find.