New bird!

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  1. Capt Kirk

    Capt Kirk Thank a Veteran today!

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    This morning, I saw a bird that I have never seen before. It's damp and cool and drizzely and a Spotted Towee was on the ground under the feeder. Had to look him up. It is of the Sparrow family and is native to Ohio.
     
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  3. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    They are great looking birds. We have had a couple visiting all winter but haven't had them for a week now. They used to call them rufous sided towhee till a few years ago.

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    Spotted Towhee ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
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  4. waretrop

    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Oh, Oh! So very pretty.
     
  5. Chrisle

    Chrisle In Flower

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    I've never seen one of these before. It's a very pretty little bird.
     



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  6. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Fantastic! I still have to identify a little bird that flew into my mudroom last year. I had never seen one before and have never seen one again!
     
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    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    Good eye Cap't! Isn't it fun to watch for the unusual birds passing through? He is a dandy visitor!
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Oh I didn't know they changed their name. They have a very distinctive territorial call. Love seeing them around the yard.
     
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    koszta kid Young Pine

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    And when you a strange bird-no camera close by.
     

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