A Male Pileated Visits
Published: August 05, 2012
Tags: My Feeders, Pileated Woodpecker, Sparrow
I had a very nice surprise today in the yard; a male Pileated Woodpecker finally came through. I've never been able to capture a male on film, so I was very excited! There was a pair, initially, but the female flew off while the male continued to check out several trees - and even stopped up close for some bark butter and suet.
Oh, and I saw a pair of Blue-winged Warblers 3 days in a row now! No pictures, though - each time I laid eyes (or binoculars) on them, it was at a time I couldn't get to my camera in time. Hopefully, they'll be back!
I have a mystery sparrow that I'm posting photos of. I THINK it may be a young Song Sparrow. Any guesses? I'd love an ID...
 Male Pileated Woodpecker  Male Pileated Woodpecker  Mystery Sparrow - back view  Mystery Sparrow - front view. Notice the creamy color breast patch - future Song Sparrow button?
Check out baby Chipping Sparrows! Adults at this point still have a mostly rusty cap instead of the stripes they will have very soon for winter. Looks like Chipping Sparrow. Chipping Sparrow! Yes, of course - thanks, Marilyn! That creamy patch on his breast fooled me.
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