Fog Sparrow...

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Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia, perched on branch in winter fog. Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. Look for Song Sparrows in nearly any open habitat, including marsh edges, overgrown fields, backyards, desert washes, and forest edges. Song Sparrows commonly visit bird feeders and build nests in residential areas. Monroe, Georgia, USA

​Monday, 7:58 AM – in the upper forties at sunrise; much warmer than Saturday’s 28° morning. The warmer air made for lots of fog on the drive into work. Before starting my day, I walked up to the main shelter pond to check for any new ducks. A female Hooded Merganser practiced solo dives out in the fog; a Kingfisher was barely discernable. Heading back into the office, a Song Sparrow was watching my footsteps as I passed by the blackberry and Mimosa tangles near the shelter back door. 

Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia, perched on branch in winter fog. Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. Look for Song Sparrows in nearly any open habitat, including marsh edges, overgrown fields, backyards, desert washes, and forest edges. Song Sparrows commonly visit bird feeders and build nests in residential areas. Monroe, Georgia, USA

Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia, perched on branch in winter fog. Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. Look for Song Sparrows in nearly any open habitat, including marsh edges, overgrown fields, backyards, desert washes, and forest edges. Song Sparrows commonly visit bird feeders and build nests in residential areas. Monroe, Georgia, USA

​Walton County, Georgia
Forecast: morning fog, slight chance of afternoon showers; cloudy, high 62°
Sunrise 7:33 AM; sunset 5:27 PM.
Day length: 9 hours, 53 minutes
Near new moon.