It was an unusual slate colored junco–more commonly called “snow” birds. Usually you only see the white on their tail wings as they flick them but this particular bird had one side of its tail showing white all the time. I noticed this particular bird for weeks. It was about a week until spring and they migrate north so don’t know how much longer that bird will be around. It seemed only a few weeks ago we had a large snow storm and slate colored juncos were all over the yard feeding on the birdseed I put out on the top of the snow.
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I spotted my first slate-colored junco in the yard two days ago. I guess winter and snow is on its way. The bird’s flittering back white wings was unmistakable. It vanished into the undergrowth of the gigantic bush. I saw my second one today. Last night we got a smattering of snow. I have a friend who calls them “snow” birds so, maybe, the sighting was no accident. They are often found in flocks so as we get more snow I may see more. I never see them in the summer. It is a mystery to me where they go then.
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