Day 19.093: Sparrow cross-over

Our most commonly seen backyard sparrow in winter is the dark-eyed junco. In summer they are replaced by chipping sparrows. Both are often seen searching for food on the ground. At this time of year, there is a brief period of overlap when both can be seen. This weekend's Project FeederWatch count included two juncos and our first chipping sparrow of the year.

Spring is here - even if the weather doesn't seem completely convinced of that fact yet.