So today from my sit spot, which is at a table and chair next to a window while I do schoolwork, I saw the following usual suspects: Black- Capped Chickadees, Song Sparrows, Chipping Sparrows, Cowbirds, Red-Winged Black Birds, Robins, Grackles, American Goldfinches, and Bluejays. I also saw and identified two NEW birds: a White-Crowned Sparrow and a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak!!! The Grosbeaks made me squeeee with excitement.
I live in rural Vermont. The Grosbeaks could sense I was trying to take a picture and dashed away each time! This was the best that I could get. But flying away actually does look pretty cool!
I am new to the world of birding and these chipping sparrows are my favorite to watch this spring at my feeder. I am really excited to learn more in this course- especially more about bird songs/calls. I want to be an official Birder!!!