2015 Bird Count

[Catherine]

Finally I saw some birds at a feeder. There were the usual House Sparrows, but I saw Slate Coloured Juncos(7).
They are a special favourite of mine. They are around in the winter and they are such cheerful little birds. They like to feed on the ground so they hang around under the feeder. They have a cute way of scratching the ground with both feet in a sort of hop. They are charming to watch. They are a little shy and they are usually seen with the bigger sparrows at a feeder. The other birds seem to like them. They are attractive looking with their dark slate back and soft white underside.



I saw something else, but it was to far and too quick for identification. If it is around the feeder I will see it again.