In my South Newfane backyard, American Tree Sparrow appeared yesterday – a sign of winter’s approach.

Also – a third Fox Sparrow is scratching among the flower canes and beneath the feeders.

Most sparrows have moved on.

Juncos (40+) are about half the numbers of 2 weeks ago. Only a few (2-8 per species) remain of Song, White-throated, White-crowned, and Chipping Sparrows

Year-round birds, and/or migrants who have replaced the summer residents, include (with minimum numbers):

Mourning Dove -30
Rock Pigeon - 12
Blue Jays  -12
Evening Grosbeak - 12
Northern Cardinal - 5
Black-capped Chickadee - 8
Tufted Titmouse – 4
Hairy Woodpecker – 2
Downy Woodpecker – 4
White-breasted Nuthatch – 4
American Goldfinch – 15
American Crow – 4
Common Grackle – 1
European Starling – 2

Pine Siskins and Purple Finch seem to have moved on, or at least have not been present when I have been watching.