Saturday, October 2nd

After remarking that all was quiet in the yard, our sighting list took an exciting turn today!

Ruby-crowned Kinglet- a fleeting glance, but I think this was the first time we've seen this in the yard.

Gold-crowned Kinglets- at least three in the trees! This was our longest and best look at this species. It was amazing to get a close-up view of this beautiful bird!

Yellow-rumped Warblers- four or more were quite busy in the Oak trees.

Chickadee- a good view of this bird for the first time in quite awhile.

Some usual suspects: White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker (Male and 2 Female), Blue Jays (more than 20), Mourning Doves, Hairy Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron (flying high above), Canada Goose (multiple flying above), Brown-headed Cowbirs (M and F- the first we've seen in weeks and weeks), Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Robin (+10), Northern Flicker (F), American Crow (4), Cooper's Hawk (juvenile) and....

Dark-eyed Junco! The first of the season! Very exciting to see the return of this winter favourite!!

And in the last few days, we've observed some of the fall sparrows- Chipping Sparrow (5+), Song Sparrow (2-3), and the White-throated Sparrow (1)