I’m skimming through my October photos so far, and spotted these. What a gorgeous collection of Autumn colours, with the colorful little Spotted Towhee in the center.
She’s perched on my hydrangeas, which were blue-purple in the summer, but have turned the richest plum, just like they did last year. I wonder what is in the soil right there. And the yellowing sunflowers are wilting behind her. And her russet vest and deep red eyes with a black jacket and white speckles. Such a handsome one.
I’m going with female. Her black is more of a very dark grey. Her white is more tiny spots than streaks. I don’t see white on her tail. But…she looks a lot like a male too. Anyone who knows towhees, join in.
Happy October to you all. It’s my favourite month and it’s leaving us oh, so soon. ❤
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A lovely bird Crystal ❤️
I think so too. It’s a large bird, like an American Robin, and such a great colour pattern.
Good to see you maintaining your bird photography
Oh, thank you for the encouragement! I have so much fun with birds. I never tire of birds as a subject.