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Master Of Camouflage
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…
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There’s A Mnemonic For That
January 21, 2025 A Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia), common in much of North America. They do migrate but are found here in Virginia year round. A Sparrow that is for me a challenge to distinguish from the White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis). Yes there are small but obvious differences but they don’t come close enough for…
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One Of The LBJs
This one of the LBJs, or Little Brown Jobbies. Little brown birds that look like other little brown birds. Very confusing. In reality, I’m able to identify this bird. The streaked breast helps in that regard. This is a Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia). Years ago as I was getting familiar with the LBJs, it sure…