February 26, 2025

The Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is indeed a master of camouflage blending in with dried grass near the birdbath. Not at all striking in its coloring, streaks of gray and brown.

The Song Sparrow is well represented throughout our continent. They’re said to be “the most common and widespread sparrow in North America.” Here at my cabin though I don’t find them here with any extreme frequency. Just every now and then. 

Their song, noted in their name is represented by a mnemonic, Maids-maids-maids-put-on-your-tea-kettle-ettle-ettle. Not nearly as easy to remember as many other bird mnemonics.

I’m still working on remembering it.

_______________________

If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!