This weekend I saw both Juncos and White-throated Sparrow. Haven’t seen either one for at least six months. So in one way, it was nice to see them again.
On the other hand, both of them are known as winter visitors who summer farther north in Canada, and return to Westchester when colder weather invades the north. Everyone knows Westchester is a warm place to spend a winter. Juncos are also called “Snow Birds” because they appear just snow is possible.
I am hoping that the appearance of these two winter visitors is not a signal that cold winter weather is just around the corner. It is not even Thanksgiving yet.
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And perfect timing, as the area just got snow, right? (At least my sister in Connecticut did.) Hope you enjoy the shift to duck mode!