Consider the Sparrow. . . . . . . . .

Identifying a bird is not really that difficult. By following few basic strategies 

you can increase your chances. First by color, then size, the bill shape, the habitat, 

the food they choose, flight patterns, even perching posture.

Of course having a really great field guide to birds found in your specific area is 

always very useful - I use Birds Of The Carolinas by Stan Tekiela - it has always 

been my favorite.

Waiting for a bird to stand still for more than a few seconds is hard, tiring,

and much patience is required

Believe me on this. . . . . . .I've been holding a camera at the window for long 

periods during this past cold, icy, snowy week, until my arms ached. 

Now and then it brings success and one captures a really good shot, so worth

the discomfort, if you love birds. I'm not a 'birder', but I am a 'bird-watcher' and I do 
love the way they bring movement and life to the garden, and I do spend a small 
fortune on birdseed.

This is the White-throated Sparrow, many are flitting around my garden this year.

A brown bird with gray tan chest and belly. Small yellow spot between the eyes.

Distinctive white or tan throat patch. White or tan stripes alternate with black on crown.

Color of throat patch and crown match. Female is same as male.

Without my field guide, which has much more information on this sweet bird, 

I would not have know this sparrow from the Song Sparrow, House Sparrow or 

Chipping Sparrow.

I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows. . . 

~ Eva Peron ~