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Snowbird in the bleakness

February 19, 2015 by SWestfall3

Snowbird, the local name for the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis). These birds actual breed here, but they are most obvious in winter after a good snowfall. This form is usually called the slate-colored junco.

Posted in birds | Tagged dark-eyed junco, junco, Snowbird | 1 Comment

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on February 20, 2015 at 9:42 am massugu

This bird is exactly why I opted not to join the Carroll Co. birder’s club. I described a dark-eyed junco as a snow bird and some officious so-and-so jumped all over for it. I said ‘screw you’ and walked away. Snowbird is what my gramma called ’em and that worked for me.

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