Bird Watching: Daily Bird Pictures VOL. 456, 1 by Chillybean

Chillybean wrote:
Today we had a new visitor, a feisty, leucistic American Tree Sparrow.

Later we saw our first ever Ross's Goose after scouring through many flocks of Snow Geese. We also had some nice looks at American Wigeons, Green-winged Teal and other birds. That was before getting stuck in the mud trying to find some Myrtle Warblers. We saw them in February last year, so went to the same area. It's a little wetter now.

Yesterday, I saw a very strange sight. One of the Western Meadowlarks came into the feeding area, still eating from the ground, but found a peanut in the shell. The bird pounded on it awhile, and was able to eat the nut. I never thought they'd do this. We are still waiting for the arrival of the Easterns, but I really like the Westerns' song much more. :)