I have 5 white throated sparrows overwintering here in West Kennebunk as well as what I believe to be a swamp sparrow(no pics yet for confirmation); first time for both species in 22 years! Sharon in West K.
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Continuing White-throated Sparrow invasion
Sent: Friday, January 3, 2020 2:21 PM
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Subject: [Maine-birds] Continuing White-throated Sparrow invasion
As the post-storm Juncos have gradually lessened beneath the feeders, the White-throated Sparrows have steadily increased: 1 on the 31st, 2 on New Year's Day, 3 yesterday and this morning 5. All have been streaked immatures and tan-morph adults, all looking healthy, so far with no other sparrow species mixed in. Hard to fit 5 of these active birds in one photo, but I was able to get 3 in for some ID-quality pics yesterday:
Scattering crushed peanuts around on the snow really helps to draw them in, and of course they will eat sunflower seeds. Today's warmer temperatures will be good for scraping up the soggy shells & cleaning the feeder area, as recommended for ground feeding birds.
Good birding,
Sean Smith
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