Hey guys, welcome back. Today we venture back to the sparrow family for a sparrow that is a bit tricky to ID, especially if you don't see them that often; the clay-colored sparrow! Their normal range goes right down the center of the country, throughout the Great Plains, while breeding throughout southern Canada. They are... Continue Reading →
White-crowned Sparrow
Hey guys, welcome back! Today, we head back into the world of sparrows. "Sparrows are hard!" "They all look the same, I don't know how people tell them apart." If you're a birder, chances are you've heard one or both of these sentences nearly every time you mention the word "sparrow." But, as with most... Continue Reading →
Field Sparrow
Hey guys, welcome back! Today is the field sparrow! The field sparrow is one of my favorite sparrows. They're rather nondescript as sparrows go, but they're still pretty cool looking. They have a mostly greyish appearance, with a grey face that has some nice warm brown markings. Their most defining features are a longer tail... Continue Reading →
Swamp Sparrow
Hey guys welcome back! Today, one of my favorite little sparrows, the Swamp Sparrow. Like most sparrows the Swamp Sparrow is not easy to ID, unlike most sparrows, they're usually found in, well, swamps. Or at least muddy or boggy areas wading around in the water. Fun fact: Swamp Sparrows have longer legs than other... Continue Reading →
Chipping Sparrow
Hey guys, welcome back! Today's bird is one of the smallest sparrows: the Chipping Sparrow! I know what you're thinking, "aren't all sparrows small?" Well, most of them are, yes. But the Chipping sparrow is still on the smaller end; noticeably smaller than the more common Song or White-throated Sparrows. In spring and summer, these... Continue Reading →
Feathered Focus 