I saw this one around 2pm. This was about a week ago, and I've yet to see him again. I'm fairly certain he was just stopping by for a quick bite to eat before continuing his journey north.
He came with a group of White-Throats..... 3 tan and 4 white morphs. I saw the group of sparrows on the ground under my feeders and noticed one with striking white and black on the head. At first I thought it was one of the (I'm guessing adult breeding males) super bright white/black and yellow White-Throats....until I grabbed my binocs and noticed the awesome gray color that goes all the way around the neck. The contrasting white and black head is amazing. I'd love to be able to hold one some day to get a reeeealy close look at the head..... I've been wondering if any feathers protrude into the other color.....basically, if the termination line between white and black is as defined as it looks from further away.
I hope to see another this year. although I feel my chances are slim. No worry, though....a pair of Indigo Buntings just moved in!!
Total ('08 and Life): 156
Most recent: Cerulean Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, Northern Rough-Winged Swallow
Favs: Indigo Bunting, Cerulean Warbler, Broad-winged Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker
