Although Christmas is usually “hectic,” we’ve managed to find time for some of our mellower friends, too. Even though I quit featuring them in recent years, I always enjoy greeting the friendly Song Sparrows
whose happy song invariably greets us at Theler Wetlands
I’m sure I often fail to distinguish Fox Sparrows
from Song Sparrows, but I think this is a Fox Sparrow. It’s clear why even experienced birders sometimes refer to them all as LBJ’S (Little Brown Jobs).
Small female Buffleheads
are easily overlooked since they aren’t much bigger and are even shyer.
Nice pics!