I had a sweet little chipping sparrow on my deck this week. He is a common yard bird but I was glad to snap a few pics of him. Love the rusty crown.
The chipping sparrow is a small gray brown sparrow with a clear gray chest, rusty crown, white eyebrows with a black eye line and two faint wing bars. The rusty crown make him easy to identify.
I got a quick shot of a Downy Woodpecker taking off from a branch. I enjoy getting pics of the birds in flight around my feeders.
The goldfinches are becoming more striking by the day at the feeders.
We saw a couple Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the feeders last Saturday then another this Friday. So happy to see them begin to return.
It is the smallest bird in the state of Kentucky.
Thanks for stopping by for another week at the feeders and in the trees - Judy.
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Hello, the Chipping sparrow are sweet birds. I love the Goldfinches and the woodies. I am still waiting to see my FOY hummer. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
Very beautiful and creative photography of the gorgeous birds ~ thanks
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fun weekend ~ ^_^
ps. probably said already ~ but lived in Kentucky for awhile as young bride ~ fond memories ^_^
Great pictures ! Love birds !
ReplyDeleteA really lovely variety of birds. Those goldfinches are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have had some trouble with Cowbirds at my feeders. Yuck! I am filling my hummer feeders tomorrow. Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteWe had 3 warm days then a cold snap - soon as it warms back up I am getting out my hummer feeders.
ReplyDeleteGuess what? The goldfinches are finally back - not in the multitude as before,but, by golly they're back.
You must have told yours to come to Ohio from Kentucky.
Are you ever in Columbus, Ohio area? let me know if you are - you aren't that far away - be awesome to meet up one day!
Hugs.
Great photos of the Sparrow! The Goldfinches look more brilliantly yellow every day. Glad your Hummingbirds are back with you again. Good photo! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, those Goldfinches are stunning.
ReplyDeleteTake care Gordon.
Wonderful!!! Each and every one of your photos today. I kinda favor the woodpecker taking off in flight. What great timing of that capture.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking in and sharing this with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend. It's much appreciated.
Love the chipping sparrow -- may be common but I don't think I have seen him at least well enough to ID....and anyway, like you I like observing all birds, they don't have to be new and different. All wonderful feeder birds -- thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteSweet birds and I am still awaiting the Hummers...none have arrived here yet~
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of these pretty birds!
ReplyDeletebeautiful set of birds. Love the rusty crown, it looks like a hat :)
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