Mid-April Snow Storm - 17 Apr 2020
Starting early this morning a front came through that dropped 1-2" of fresh snow. It was not cold enough to stick to the roads or sidewalks, but heavy enough to coat the trees and lawns. Quite lovely, despite the date.
In the early morning light I could see the Eastern Towhee laying bare the ground looking for seed, and its patches were immediately investigated by the Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays and Dark-eyed Juncos looking for food, as well.
I took a few photos through the windows.
Brownton Abbey, 26340 Higgins Way, Wayne, Michigan, US
Apr 17, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Yard watch; 2" fresh snow
6 species
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 4
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) 6
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 2
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 6
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Apr 17, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Yard watch; 2" fresh snow
6 species
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 4
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) 6
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 1
Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 2
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 6
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S1
This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (https://ebird.org/home)
