Saw my first grasshopper sparrow. Glad it has been around a few days or I would not have been able to get enough looks and long enough looks to identify it.

The goldfinches are molting. It is unseasonable cold with a cold rain falling. The feeders are as busy as if there were a January ice storm happening.

Too many birds slam into my window this time of year.   Must have to do with the angle of the sun. I don't like decals on the windows, but I like dead birds a lot less so I guess I'll break down and put some up. I had to kill a badly injured and beautiful female cardinal yesterday to stop her suffering. 4th bird to slam into the window while I have been sitting by it this month - and I am only home on weekends.