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Re: Chipping Sparrows



"Edith K. Tatum" wrote:

> It's a sure sign of spring when the Chipping Sparrows return to my yard.
> This afternoon I saw 2 Chipping Sparrows in their brand new spring colors
> along with the usual mixed group.  Carolina Chickadee's and Carolina Wrens
> are very busy collecting nesting material and building in two of my bird
> houses.

Well, now I'm *really* confused!  I've had Chipping Sparrows around for
months, and I actually thought they were year-round residents?  I
usually see 4 or 5 at a time, with 1 or 2 sitting in the bird feeder and
more on the ground underneath.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC
alurie@nc.rr.com