Carolina Wren
Vesper Sparrow
Lesser Scaup
American Robin
Male Northern Cardinal
Male Red-winged Blackbird
Song Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Female Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
35 to 54 degrees F/0740-1150 hrs./sunny/lights and variable winds
These were pictures from the 15th, 16th, and today. By far, even though it was much cooler,
this was a much better birding day out of the week. Sometimes the cold does out things, by bringing out a few more birds. In general, there were many sparrows more prevalent over the week, including
the Lark Sparrow, who is easily a good month early. This is a bird that is relatively rare to Boomer Lake, and we might see it once or twice a year if we are very fortunate.
Another somewhat uncommon bird to the area is the Vesper Sparrow, the first that I have seen, very
nearly in the same vicinity as the Lark Sparrow, but four days earlier. It makes me wonder if I might find another new sparrow next week, but that is likely wishful thinking.
The picture for the Carolina Wren is my first, even though I have been hearing the bird call for
several years. I happened to visit one of my hot spots and there were several there to choose from, so I was patient and waited for one to come to me.
It was a remarkable day, and perhaps tomorrow will bring even more surprises.
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