Looks like a nice day today in Erie County, Pennsylvania (e.g., chilly but sunny). Ahead of heading out for field operations, here’s recently seen Erie-area sparrows, starting with long distance – but still fun – shots of a male House Sparrow collecting nesting material:
Alternating with close-ups of lovely adult Chipping Sparrow (males and females look alike):
Coming up soon, more White-throated Sparrow, plus more “birds with flowers!”