Tan-striped...

This is the same species of bird I blipped a week or so ago, a white-throated sparrow; however, you'll see that this one looks quite a bit different.  Instead of the vivid black/white stripe pattern on the head, this color variant has a brown/tan stripe pattern and also a speckled chest versus the more gray chest of the other one.  For some reason, I've been seeing more of these this winter - not sure why.  

It's been busy at the feeders all day - nothing unusual but lots of activity.  At one point, there were four bright red male cardinals on one of our cherry trees - quite a sight.  We've got snow/wintry mix in the forecast tomorrow, so I expect business at the Bistro will be booming.

Thank you to everyone who left comments, hearts, stars on my celebratory harvestman yesterday (and apologies to the arachniphobes!) Although I'd gotten a notice a few days ago that my 2,000th was coming up, I'd completely forgotten it when I posted  - however, I think I'd have still gone with the arachnid since it represents such a major "win" for me in terms of coming to grips with my irrational fear of all things with 8 legs.  Anyway, thank you - you've sent her scurrying onto the first page of Pops.  

Happy Hump Day to one and all...and thanks to Caileach for hosting WildWednesday!

xo
Debbi