The Dark Eyed Junco
The Dark Eyed Junco, a pretty little bird that is part of the sparrow family. All these years I thought this bird was called a Rufous. I looked it up today and it doesn’t look anything like a Rufous. I don’t know where I came up with that one. The internet told me, I will blame it on that. There are over 35 species of sparrows also.
They are seed eating birds and prefer eating from the ground, they scratch the ground like chickens do. I have so many around here this year. They are a cheery little bird to me.
Grrrrr, I love it when they look like they are giving me the stink eye. 😒
The Dark Eyed Junco
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LOve the close ups I can’t say I’ve ever seen a junko roosting. I see them on the ground a lot but not higher Great shots
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Try Laughing, What can it hurt??
Yes, it was rare to see it on the tree. There are lots of them this year.
Yes there are here too
Beautiful up-close shots Sandra. I saw my first Junco last Fall under the Safe Haven Tree, but the tree still had its leaves at that time so the shot did not come out very clear. Very beautiful coloring.
Thank you Linda, yes they are not to afraid when I get close to them. There are so many of them this year also
Gorgeous captures, Sandra! They are spunky little fellows and so fun to watch.
Thank you Ellen, they are a fun little bird to watch.
I love these little birds!
Yes, there soft two toned color is so pretty.
Beautiful captures. We first noticed juncos in the winter, pecking at bird seed in the snow under a pine tree. We had a difficult time identifying this pretty little bird as well. 🙂
I like how they scratch the ground like chickens. So cute.😊
So pretty this bird !
They really are. 😊
I love these little birds. I see a lot of them during spring and fall, I think they spend summer further North. Great photos…
Thanks, Sandra. Have a nice day.
Yes, there was a good size flock of them the last few weeks here. A wonderful day to you also Francine
Beautifully captured 👌
Thank you 🙂
Sweet. I don’t often see Juncos on tree trunks.
Yes, they love being on the ground. Thank you Sherry
It looks like?! It DID give you the stink eye. 🙂 Obviously this bird is not movie-star material. 🙂
😅 it is so funny when they do that. They look different when they look right at the camera.
Awesome shots Sandra !
Thank you very much 😊
Wow Sandra
Thank you, there are so many of them here, they let you get pretty close to them.
That is interesting 😊
Very beautiful photography… Which camera do you use??
Thank you, Nikon 7500..
Wow..!!
Adorable and wonderful photography 👍🤝
Thank you very much 😊
What a gorgeous bird Sandra and so well captured
Thank you, there are a lot of them here this year, and they are not to scared of me. It is like having dozens of miniature chickens in the yard.