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These are not the best pictures, but these two birds are a first at our feeders. The Savannah Sparrow has returned a couple of times, but refuses to pose for me. We saw the Purple Finch one other time, but not recently.

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American Robin

ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILY: Turdidae

It's always nice to see them coming down from the trees and onto my bird feeders.

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White-throated Sparrow

Another of our winter visitors. He's the white-striped variety. We have more tan-striped so I'm always glad to be able to capture him.

ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILY: Passerellidae

Dark-eyed Junco

Our winter feathered friends won't be here much longer.

ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILY: Passerellidae

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American Crow

ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILY: Corvidae

Don't think he's too happy having his picture taken. Or maybe he doesn't like the seed I put out or the fact that the Starlings ate almost all the nuts.

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Mourning Doves

Or as we like to call them.. Mourning Derps. They are very entertaining.

ORDER: Columbiformes FAMILY: Columbidae

Did you know they can drink brackish spring water without becoming dehydrated? They are one of the U.S. most abundant birds with a population of about 350 million.

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