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It`s a great year for double-scratchers such as
Fox Sparrows. Up to 8 were at my feeders in Toronto and 3 at Rotary
Park in Ajax. Double-scratchers are birds that use their large feet
together to kick backwards in order to expose seeds and insects. In
the video Fox Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows
kick back snow and fallen leaves in their search for seeds around
the feeders. Toronto on 11 November 2019. |
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VIDEO Double-scratchers - Fox Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco and
White-throated Sparrow - in Toronto on 11 November 2019 |
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Fox Sparrow double-scratching
in Toronto on 11 November 2019. |
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Fox Sparrow double-scratching
in the snow in Toronto on 11 November 2019. |
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Double-scratching at its peak were 8 Fox Sparrows, 30 Dark-eyed
Juncos and 4 White-throated Sparrows. Toronto on 11 November 2019 |
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Dark-eyed Junco feeding on goldenrod seeds. Woody plants provide
cover and seeds for winter birds. Toronto on 11
November 2019 |
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