Early Birds

A few of the birds that have arrived in Chicago so far this Spring.

Clockwise from top left

Male House Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, male Red Winged Blackbird,

Robin, Song Sparrow, House Finch, White Throated Sparrow,

Common Grackle, female House Sparrow

Common Grackle

Another early bird is the Common Grackle. They are hard to miss because they are quite loud.

Almost hidden in a nest

Out in the open -- enjoying some early Spring sunshine