Pipilo fuscus

Canyon Towhees have also been scarce. There must be a bit of fall in the air now, because there are definitely changes in the mix of birds we are seeing, and their behavior. We see very few adult male hummingbirds, only females or immature males. There are lots of Pine Siskins visiting. Birds (still mostly House Finches) are congregating at the feeder, instead of arriving one or two at a time. The birds are frequently going to the pond for a drink, whereas before they stayed hidden in the trees most of the time. We are seeing more House Sparrows, and their young are doing a lot more chattering.