I spent a short time at a local birding spot in Marquette County Wisconsin and it was very slow. One occasion a Fox Sparrow showed and gave nice views. Red-headed Woodpeckers are still hanging around but I did not pursue them. 5 American Bald Eagles have been hanging around too in the area seeing them regularly. Lots of Blue Jays, they are still grabbing acorns of the oak trees and storing them. At least 2 adults and 4 juveniles, it will be interesting if they will be here in spring. A light snow last night, winter is here. Images were taken on November 21, 2015.
Fox Sparrow, typically a bird I usually see on the ground feeding.
Fox Sparrow
Binomial name: Passerella iliaca
Category: Emberizids
Size: 7” long, 10.5” wing span
Weight: 1.1 oz
Note: I have heard it so many times, “Fox Sparrow is my favorite sparrow”
Fox Sparrow, back view
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed Junco
Blue Jay
Blue Jay looking back
Blue Jay
Blue Jay in the late afternoon sun
