Took this pic back at the end of May in my backyard. Vancouver Island, BC

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  • Durandal@lemmy.todayEnglish
    5·
    10 days ago

    I learned recently that this is a specific variety, the Oregon Junco. So it’s a PNW variety and unique to the region with its signature dark head.

    • philipontacos@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      3·
      10 days ago

      Nice! Thanks for the info. This one had a nest in one of our hanging baskets. It was hidden well so I didn’t get any good pics of the brood, unfortunately.

      • Durandal@lemmy.todayEnglish
        2·
        10 days ago

        They’re pretty chill birds. They will come out to food if you leave it out. They like foraging on the ground naturally so even if it’s just seeds sprinkled out. They’re also known as “winter birds” because they’ll just stay around even in winter. I go out in the snow and sprinkle seeds all over the top of the snow cover and they’ll hop around all over it. :)

        Forgot to mention it in my first post because I was stuck geeking about birds haha. Nice pictures. I like the one where it’s facing the camera particularly.