The first two were recently featured in the blog as harbingers of winter.
Song Sparrows are year round residents, (as are the Tufted Titmice).
The Dark-eyed Juncos have now arrived in numbers.
While White-throated Sparrow numbers continue to increase.
There are two (at least) sparrows in the above image. Another of the aforementioned White-throated Sparrows.
Along with a female Eastern Towhee. Just look how well camouflaged this bird is (it was Patty who pointed this out). A local breeder, rarely seen in the yard, it is a short distance migrant wintering as far north as Delaware.
Chipping Sparrows are also local breeders. But unlike the Towhees, these are often seen in the yard.
Frequently in family groups. Also short distance migrants, although Florida is the northern most wintering ground.
Another year round resident, Swamp Sparrows are regular if uncommon yard visitors. Although perhaps not as rare as I think, but as they don't often come to the feeder area and are seen mostly in the back of the yard, it may be that we just don't notice them.
These are six of the eight species of sparrows we've had in the yard. The other two are the American Tree Sparrow, rare, and the Fox Sparrow, an annual winter visitor.
And if they show up, I'll let you know.
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