Sparrows and Blackbirds

Had to make yet another trip to Largo and what would a trip over there be without watching the feeders for any interesting birds? We can always count on the House Sparrows. Today, besides just feeding near the feeder, they also stopped by the patio bench to grab a drink from an overturned flower pot.

Maybe it is just me but these sparrows on the coast are more colorful than the ones I see closer to home. Especially the females.



The males are also a bit brighter than the inland birds.



I could never find what was spooking the birds from time to time but every now and then they would all take off. Sometimes they would wait in the nearby plants and then return to feeding.



Another species that has been stopping by has been Red-winged Blackbirds. These females also appear much brighter than others I am use to.



Beautiful plumage!



Always interesting.