I have been working hard at improving my birding by ear and it has paid off very well, as I am getting better at picking up the sounds which I then use to track the source.
This morning, I heard the unmistakable sounds of Goldfinches and my first thought was to check and see what else might have blown into the backyard.
I was not disappointed, a closer look not only revealed Goldfinches, but about 7-8 Chipping Sparrows.
As I enjoyed the view I saw a Purple Finch and an unusual backyard visitor…an Eastern Meadowlark.
The sight of the Meadowlark had me in such a state of excitement that I almost fell in my hurried scramble to get a photograph; the image while not great was enough to verify the sighting.
Here are some photos.
American Goldfinch in Winter Plumage.
Chipping Sparrow with the lovely chestnut crown.
Red-bellied Woodpecker visiting the suet feeder.
PurpleFinch
Song Sparrow.
Carolina Wren at one of the feeders...note the prominent white eye stripe.
Eastern Meadowlark...an unusual backyard visitor and the highlight for today.
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