During a recent week-long visit to the Washington D.C. area, finding pockets of nature with plenty of birds was a boon to our sanity. Early in the week, my partner ...

During a recent week-long visit to the Washington D.C. area, finding pockets of nature with plenty of birds was a boon to our ...

Meanwhile, the smooth trill of the white-throated sparrow was ubiquitous and a few hopped across the garden lawn. “His eye is on the sparrow, indeed,” Martin said, referring to the gospel song. “They ...

There’s often a song sparrow or two hanging out with the white-throated flock in my back yard, seemingly accepted as their own. Sometimes a fox sparrow joins the group for a few days — perhaps ...

With a diverse landscape of rolling hills leading into long coastlines, Connecticut is one of the loveliest birding spots. There ... Read more ...

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Approximately 6.3 to 7.1 inches in length. Wingspan of 7.9-9.1 inches. This is a common sparrow in woodlands, streamsides and forested habitats. They are frequently seen in residential neighborhoods ...

Approximately 5.9 to 6.3 inches in length. Wingspan of 8.3 to 9.4 inches. This sparrow is often seen in brushy pastures, woodlands, thickets and tall grasses and weeds along fencerows. They are more ...