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Steve’s Bird Of The Day #19.
Hello everyone! I’m a bit late today getting this out, but here we are with another of our friendly birds. This is a northern junco, also referred to as the dark-eyed junco. They are a member of the sparrow family and very friendly, often they will come hopping around your feet if you are sitting outside. And with a little patience they can be coaxed onto your hand. During spring and fall migration they are always with other sparrows. In this area they are the first sparrow to arrive in spring, anywhere from late March to late April depending on how early the spring. Usually they will be here by early April however. And they are the last to leave in the fall. They breed right across Canada, into the Arctic and in Alaska. Also south in the mountains, west and east. Females a bit lighter in color than males. Have a wonderful day everyone and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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So so cute little bird 🐦
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They are a wonderful little bird, always a joy to have them around.😁😸
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He looks like a happy little bird, ready for spring. Speaking of spring, you’re going to be jealous. Our temps today were 37 F in the morning and 67 F this afternoon. The trees are still bare, which seems strange with this warmer weather, but I guess nature has to catch up. 🌞🌺☕️☕️
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Oh my, now that’s nice! We’ll get those temps too, um, eventually!🤔😂😹
Yes, they are a happy bird and bring that happiness with them everywhere!😄😸
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Steve, your photography really brings out the beauty of each bird. I feel like each one is right next to me.
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Thank you so much for your kind encouragement Richard! So nice to hear! Have a great day!😀😺📷
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Another fine bird ! It must be wonderful to have birds eat from your hand ! Have a safe night Steve and Muffin ! ☕️☕️😴😺
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Yes, having birds on my hand is a terrific feeling, I never tire of it that’s for sure! Have a nice evening Sharon!😀😺🌙📷
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Amazing that they’re happy to get so close.
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Yes, some birds just seem to be that way quite naturally.😀😺📷
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These guys show up down here sometimes Cute bird
Take time to Laugh. It’s worth it
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I think these are probably the most common of our little sparrows.
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They seems to be the cute and brave bird 😍👍
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Yes, they are cute and friendly!😁😺📷
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