Sunday, January 28, 2018

Winter Visitors - Juncos and White-Throated Sparrows

     Several days of sub-zero temps kept us in the house (except for a dog walk around the block). To combat seasonal depression, we keep the drapes drawn wide open on the sliding back door and let the sun shine in. We also keep the bird feeders full because the winter visitors are quite entertaining. 
     It is amazing that the tiny little legs and bodies of these juncos don't freeze! I know it has to do with altered blood flow but these happy guys are always moving too - darting and flitting at top speed!
     Some new faces joined the group this year - a family of white-throated sparrows. Their faces have a disgruntled appearance, something like Grumpy Cat.



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