It is that time of year - when big flocks of these sparrows pass through the area, often staying around for some time as they fuel up for the next leg of their journey.

Also spotted today were large flocks of American robins, as well as small groups of American goldfinches, chickadees, white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches, cardinals, crows, song sparrows, and both down and hairy woodpeckers.