Song Sparrow
My walkabouts have been turning up more birds than usual. Tonight, it was the Song Sparrow. A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most common sparrows in northern Illinois. Don’t let the large variety of color differences in this bird confuse you; it’s the first species to suspect, if you see a streaky sparrow in an open, shrubby, or wet area. When it perches on a low shrub, leans back, and sings a song, your day just got better. Although, it’s very common, it’s still a worthy subject particularly in nice sunset light.
