MA - first Tree Sparrow as well! - 10/30

As if the first Fox Sparrow of the fall wasn't enough for one day, this afternoon I was astonished to see our 'first-of-season' American Tree Sparrow at the feeders. I doubt if I missed this one during my frequent checks through the day, so it's late afternoon appearance was a genuine surprise. The Fox Sparrow re-appeared too, and with Dark-eyed Juncos, White-throated and Song Sparrows thrown into the mix it was pretty compelling viewing.

White-throated Sparrow and Dark-eyed Juncos - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA.

October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

 

 

American Tree Sparrow (front) - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA.

October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

American Tree Sparrow - from the living room window, Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA.

October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

 

Song Sparrow (front) - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA. We've had plenty

of these in the yard for most of October but only a few coming into the feeders.

October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

 

House Finch (male) - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA.

October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

 

Fox Sparrow - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA. Appeared again

in late afternoon. October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.

 

Eastern Chipmunk - Gill yard, Franklin Co, MA. Getting fat and happy

on recently purchased wild bird food. October 30th, 2013. Canon Powershot G10.