New Bird

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 12, 2005 5:27 pm

He's the new bird in town. Actually, there's a whole flock of them.

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 12, 2005 5:27 pm

Wait a minute! You're not a bird! SHOO!

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 12, 2005 7:38 pm

OK, after doing some research, I think my sweet little bird friends are juvenile Juncos. I'm just used to seeing them with dark heads.

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Jun 12, 2005 8:13 pm

Very cool Doris! We only have them through the winter so of course we never see the babies!

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 12, 2005 8:32 pm

I think that's what I have here, Peg. My research says the juveniles have some striping (adults are solid) and gray heads (females can have gray heads, too, but the slight striping on this guy makes me think they're juveniles). So, yes, cool for me, too! This one's new to me. And they're just going nuts out here today, along with the very fat, well-fed Chickadees.

rainiergardnr · Post by **rainiergardnr** » Jun 13, 2005 11:51 am

Yes Doris that is exactly what they are - I like seeing the juvies and their grey heads - cute!!

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Jun 13, 2005 8:58 pm

Woo hoo! Thanks for confirming that, Maggie! It's nice to hear from someone local. It's exciting, for me, to discover these new things as the seasons change (new birder that I am).

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Jun 15, 2005 11:07 am

Neat! Love your pics!