So, I've been enjoying this pair of White-Crowned Sparrows all week in
my back yard.  It's been a daily challenge to get a decent photo of
one of them.  The rains and dark skies haven't helped.

I decided a moment ago to try once more to get a nice, crisp, well-lit
image of the referee in the back yard.  I almost succeeded, but this
other bird got in the way...

...a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW is feeding currently alongside the
White-Crowned Sparrow.

Migration never ceases to delight.  I should also let you in on a
little irony.  I took out what little grass was in the yard a year
ago, replacing it with mulch and more plants.  This bird is much
easier to photograph in plain view.

I got 'some' decent photos, but will be going back for more soon.

Good Birding,

Dan Haas
West Annapolis, MD