Snow Bird

The Dark-eyed Junco commonly called snowbird, because of its sudden appearance around winter bird feeding stations, is a member of the sparrow family

"I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December
A magical thing
And sweet to remember.

'We are nearer to Spring
Than we were in September,'
I heard a bird sing
In the dark of December."
- Oliver Herford

[Jennifer B.]

Another lovely shot, Paula. I've never heard of a Junco.

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Very nice capture!

[molizard]

Around here we just call them Junco's. No snow :( Very nice pic of this one. Nice detail in such a little bird!

[Julie O]

Lovely photo, what a sweet little bird.

[Robin]

Beautiful bird that I'm unfamiliar with, so thanks for posting this. Lovely shot.

[Marja de Jong]

I have never seen this bird. Lovely picture!

[Peggy Sirk]

Beautiful shot!

[Rick Schies]

Nice catchy, and I really like your editing here.

[Barb Smith]

Great capture, Paula. I love the little juncos but I must say when they show up too early it's not a good sign.

[Graham Harcombe]

Poor wee fellow looks frozen. Beautifully prepared shot.

[elkehochban]

Great shot! I love these little guys!

[Lynn M. Watson]

Wonderful processing!

[Jonna]

Too cute... Love your snowflake borders!!!

[Geertje K.]

What an exceptional bird! Love the editing too!

[wendy chapman]

I love juncos. The birch background is great too.

[Paula Fontanini]

@jjsooner @bribuccigrossi @molizard @julieo @girlie @marja @peggysirk @digitalrn @barbsmith @ellida @timandelke @lynnmwatson @jonna @geertje @wac A great big THANK YOU to all of you for your super nice comments! :) I've been struggling to get a picture up everyday lately but thankfully my little feathered friends always come to my rescue it seems! :)