The White-throated Sparrow | Adorable Songster of the North
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- In this video learn more about one of the continent’s best-studied songbirds, things like how to attract them to feeders in your own backyard, their calls, and a song that is rapidly changing.
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Thank you for this video! I was really happy to learn to be able to identify the bird song that I’ve heard for many years. And these sparrows are beautiful
@@juliechaud Awesome Julie I'm so glad that you were finally able to figure out who that bird song was coming from. They are such awesome sparrows. Thanks for the nice comment. Have a great weekend
FYI...I’m not on any social media but U-tube. Sorry!!! I just don’t approve of the Big Tech stronghold on our First Amendment Rights!! Sorry, I’m out!!! I shouldn’t be on this site, but it’s more lenient than the others!!!
@@Lunzie This is not the appropriate site to be talking about this
@@Lunzie Your good Kristel - I'm right there with you 👍
Most sparrows are friendly in nature and have a good song.
I had to dislodge a family of European sparrows this week at work, they made their nest in an exhaust fan vent. I knew they were in there and didnt say anything to the boss, figuring Id clear out the nest after the young ones left.
One of the tenants complained to the boss so I had to due my duty, when I opened the louvers of the duct 4 fledglings flew out, one by one. They made it at least 30 feet to the roof of the garage so they were definitely ready. As I pulled the remains of the nest out there was one runt left, it surprised me as it flew to the ground, hiding under my pickup truck just feet away. Didnt take long for the Dad to show up and he gave me the business, leading the runt off to the shrubs. I peeked in on it later and it was safely tucked in a very thick shrub so I hope it gets its feathers soon.
Not a great day at work, but Ive been having a singing contest with an Oriole out at the lake place, every time Im out front working it sits above and and we "trade" songs. I think Im losing. Had another good look at a Pileated today so that was fun, maybe 20' away, it was keeping an eye on me from a Norway pine. That made up for the sparrow anyway.
Aww so sorry you had to do that. Not much you can do but at least things seemed to go well for the little ones. Thanks for doing all that you could. :) By the way, that is pretty cute about the singing contest with the Oriole, haha! I'd say you have some tough competition there, hard to beat. Too cool about the Pileated Woodpecker, I'd love to see one. Thanks for sharing a bit about your week. Here's to a good weekend and a better new week.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd : Thanks. Hey, Ive wanted to ask you, have you ever filmed a ruffed grouse doing its crazy dance? Ive been wandering around the woods for almost 50 year and finally saw a male grouse do its dance last Fall.
Id heard the stories from friends over the years but never did know if they were pulling my leg or not. Id love to get it on film some day, its really amazing how awesome their neck feathers look, truly something to see.
@@repetemyname842 I only ever seen it once, that was back in 2014. I did get a small bit of it on video but it's not that long because I spooked him. It was so strange to see, really cool
@@LesleytheBirdNerd : Awesome, it is a sight to behold for sure. The birds I saw were coming daily to eat Serviceberries and I wondered if it was possible the fruit had fermented a bit?
The grouse was with at least 2 hens and it looked to be 5 or 6 juveniles. He would land on the ground and go into his dance until they all flew down and followed him up to the road for some gravel. Never seen anything like it.
Wasnt brave enough to try and crack the door of the cabin to try and film, I would sit inside and watch with my binoculars. I should set my trail camera up on that spot this year to see if I can get video.
Thanks for the answer, your vids are top notch and I love how you interact with so many great little birds. Keep up the good work!
@@LesleytheBirdNerd I'm going birding soon I hope I see these cute and adorable birds 🥰
Their songs instantly put me in a good mood.
When my Mom would hear them sing she'd say "Dear Canada Canada Canada", they are a regular here in the summer.
When a critter so vulnerable trusts a human, it's a beautiful thing!
I’ll never get over their bright yellow eyebrows. It’s just so adorable when birds look like they’re wearing some kind of bright make up, like the yellow brows here, or the rosy cheeks on a Cape May warbler. Delightfully out of place.
Thank you Thank you for this. I"m in South Carolina and last November I noticed a birdsong which I'd never heard before. I would come out on my porch every morning to be greeted by their soul stirring, song, happy but yearning, which resonates right to my heart. I searched about 75 birdsongs on RUclips and finally found out that it was this bird. I would play the song on my phone from the RUclips video and they would not only answer back but 7 or 8 of them would come flock around the Crepe Myrtle trees near the back porch where I would be sitting. They would answer my birdsong every single time. It brought tears to my eyes, the tones are so beautiful. All of a sudden, they were gone. I was so worried, afraid I'd never hear or see them again, but your video explained their migratory and breeding patterns so I'm hopeful and excited to see and hear them again this October or November. What an amazing bird.
I was lucky enough to have these beauties at my feeder this winter in KY. Just adorable!
Their song has always been a favorite of mine too. I would hear it on a mountain top here in new england during summer at sunset. The sparrow would near the top of a pine, and the sky would be iridescent, and the air carrying scents of balsam and moss. Those moments were deeply moving and the bird's song was tied to those feelings and memories.
Do animals have absolute pitch? These lovable sparrows seem to deliberately sing with a perfect interval (fourth).
That’s the first time I hear a bird singing in a fixed clearly recognizable interval
I have always Loved all Birds, but Sparrows are special to me
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I know what you mean, those sparrows are so sweet.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd do birds come back in winter 🤔
The musical interval on the first call recorded on the video is a perfect 4th. Amazing!
Their descending song was a soundtrack to my youth and summer vacations in Northern Wisconsin. Everytime I hear it, I'm filled with a feeling of nostalgia, sadness, and happiness. It's always an emotional moment for me.
This sparrow is dear to me.
They could live 14 years!? I love to hear their song while fishing on a lake..
Crazy isn't it? To think such a small bird can live that long, good for them :)
These sparrows are a welcome sign of the colder season here in my area. Once trees have lost most of their leaves, DST has ended, the first frost of the season has happened, and Thanksgiving has gotten closer, these cute sparrows can be found foraging together on the ground in wooded areas and near lakes, ponds, and rivers. 4 of my typical freshwater fishing destinations during the colder season hold these sparrows.
Around mid March, I begin to hear the males singing in areas that have enough trees, which includes my neighborhood. By the time spring has really sprung, these sparrows have migrated north.
I loved their rhythmic variations
I just got out of the ER and I'm depressed. This is exactly what I need. I love you Lesley
I'm so sorry to read that, Steve. I sure hope that everything is going to be ok. Take good care of yourself, sending positive thoughts to ya bud!
@@LesleytheBirdNerd it's just a symptom I'm getting from my vaccine and nobody has answers. I'm sure I'll be fine. Ty ☺️ Lots of love from NB 😍❣️😍❣️😍
@@stevehorn646 Ah, ok. I hope it goes away soon. :)
Feel better, Steve.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd thank you. It's a throbbing I've had for two weeks now at the injection site. X-rays negative now have an MRI booked.
I love these creatures their song brings peace to my soul
I live in Maryland, and have been hearing this bird for 40 years. I didn't know what bird it was, until recently. I'm happy to finally be able to name the singers in my yard.
I'm in TN. Been listening to this bird for about the same length of time. When my kids were small I would stand by the window before school and say 'listen to my bird. He says the same thing all the time.' Even now that they are grown, they say "I heard your bird today.' I'm glad to know what kind of bird it is.
I’m from New England and have so many memories of hearing these guys while camping. My favorite song :)
Beautiful little bird, wish we had them in the foothills of the Sierras. We do have the White Crowned Sparrow which is very similar.
I like this little sparows as well as the song sparrrow.
I too have the same child hood experience in the edge of the fields and woodlands ! 🐞🇨🇦💞
After living on the Canadian Prairies for close to 19 years, I finally know what bird sings this song! Thank you for the detailed info in this video!
What a good looker! 😉 Life is good 👍
I was wondering where the lone white throated Sparrow that spent all winter at my backyard feeders here in Philadelphia went off to.
Your comment about not knowing the origin of this bird song as a kid really hit home. Me too! I spent every summer as a kid up at the cottage in Halliburton. Heard this song waking up in the morning, and all day into the evening. So beautiful. But it wasn't until I started watching your videos that I learned the name of this wonderful bird. Thank you so much! This really makes me happy and brings back fond memories.
Such a beautiful creation of God for all of us to enjoy them ♥ We have to thank God the Creator of all of the Birds 🐦 and every other Animals.
I really like these sparrows. They are charming and have a delightful song.
I have these guys at my feeder in winter down here in Alabama. Now I know where they go when they disappear. Very handsome birds!
Happy 🐦 Birding you all!
Thank God for these Sweet 💕! creatures!
Chicago suburbs here, I had a pleasure of attracting them to my feeder and enjoying their beautiful song.
One of my favorite little bird, mind you I have lots of favorites.
I have these guys all over my yard in winter. They’re great bird feeder customers!
Adorable little bird
I have had an overwhelming amount of sparrows in my yard and I’m in Northeastern PA. Moreso this year than any other. Thank you for posting this to help me identify them.
I love these little guys. They make it down here regularly, and it's always so wonderful to hear them. There's a few that hang out in a stand of trees near my bedroom window, and waking up to them always brightens the day.
Thank you for your wonderful video! Your channel never fails to bring happiness.
They really are sweet sparrows. I love them and am glad that you get to enjoy seeing the White-throated Sparrows too. :) Thanks for the nice comment. I'm glad that you enjoyed watching the video. Have a great weekend
The White-throated Sparrow winters where I live. They are in flocks here in autumn, winter, and spring. I miss them because I bird, walk, and hike a lot. At dusk they begin chirping in trees and bushes along the roads and trails. I believe they are calling the flock together before dark. At times they are on both sides of trail and it's like stereo!
I’ve recorded one of these beautiful birds singing in very early spring, here in the eastern US. They seem to be all gone now.
I moved to Newfoundland late last year and barely heard a bird. This year this enchanting song caught my heart. They moved onto the mountain across from me with some ocean between us. I have yet to see them but when I tell you how happy I am today to finally find out who my neighbours are 🥰. Also thrilled they will be back next year. Thank you for all this great information.
I wish I had these adorable little birds in my town! They’re just so cute and their songs are just so peaceful. 🥰
Beautiful White - Throated Sparrows thank you for the narration and for the Knowlegement @LesleytheBirdNerd
They are darling.
I love your interaction
with them.
It is so wonderful when a wild bird decides to trust you.
I had a few visit feeder in early spring but only for a few days. I figured they stopped for a bite to eat on way to Canada. Now I have sparrows with orange heads visiting me. They are a welcomed addition to the feeder area. Can’t wait for the sunflowers to grow so can watch the birds and squirrels eat to their hearts content, they planted them so they can harvest them. It is always fun to watch. Had a corn grow one year and the squirrel knew just when to harvest. I also have perennial sunflowers for them to eat and later assortment of berries will be available.
I had one digging around outside of my window. I slowly approached the window and looked down to see him, and he looked up at me very calmly. He's so cute. 🥰
I’ve got those Sparrows in my backyard eating in my feeders with all my other beauties!! They don’t come often, but they do come to my feeders. They’re beautiful!!
They are so precious!
I’m in Ontario and am lucky enough to see these lovelies in the Spring and Fall in my backyard. To me, their colouring makes them look like they’re wearing little bicycle helmets.
Their song is such a treat to hear in the late Winter / early Spring here in Ottawa. There are a few that stayed around this past Winter in Ottawa. :)
Love their call when they come visit here in West Virginia, USA.
It was nice to hear that you would stop, listen and look when you heard birds singing. I used to be very curious of my surroundings as a child even though my friends were not. So that meant I would like to spend some time alone exploring when opportunities allowed. Happy birding always. 🤓
Your videos have changed my life. Learning to love birds, Blue Jays rock!
That is awesome! So glad to read that :)
I was fortunate enough to spend several summers in northern Alberta. This was a familiar call. Truly miss those days
I have them all winter at my feeder , in Pa. And they always stop me in my tracks .I really enjoy watching them hop around , and their song is one of my favs.
They came they sang they left.... A whole flock were visitors for May. What an amazing song and loud. It was my alarm for weeks....now its Squawko the Jay. Such a powerful song from such a small bird. I love their heads
Until late summer early fall good nesting to you white throats! Piiiishhh piiiishhh purrr puuurrrr love em
Birds’ migration is amazing…even for this small White-throated Sparrow…💯❣️
This video reminds me of a bird family (5-6) on my roof a couple of days ago…they look like sparrows, but some had yellow feathers🤔🤔…but this does not seem to be the right time for them to stay in Tennessee (US) now…😅
Thank you for sharing this excellent video! 🤗👍
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Yes, that is so true. Migration is indeed amazing, especially the smaller birds. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for a nice comment. Have an awesome weekend
Loved this, trying to differentiate the sparrows is my current challenge
While your sample bird was singing his morning song, the one in the Spruce outside my window was answering back- he's a yellow band. : )
Aww too sweet!
They produce my favorite bird song. We certainly do welcome them back in Massachusetts each winter!
That was fascinating about the two morphs and how they prefer mating with the opposite morph.
Also about the changing song. Does this mean Canada will have to change its name to "Cana"?
Lesley, I really Loved this video about these precious little ones. Their singing is lovely! Thanks ever so much for posting ... ♥️♥️♥️
Aww Vicki you are very welcome, thank you for watching and for the sweet comment. I'm super happy that you enjoyed it. :)
Beautiful bird and soothing songs. Thanks for all you do to calm our lives. Best of luck!
I've had one of these cuties sing to me at my feeder about a week ago here in Northern Wisconsin! Adorable little fellas!
Aww, how cool. They are awesome birds. Cute, and definitely my favorite sparrow
Thanks Leslie. I've always loved these birds. My grandsons refer to them as cheeseburger birds.
Awww, so cute! I wish we'd get these at our feeders!
Q. - A. Everything! Gotta Love The Boreal Forest & Sparrows... Great Show, Paix
Precious little jewels.
I love the white-throated sparrows; I get them in the winter. Sadly they’re gone now but now our yard has some hummingbirds which I suppose is a fair trade off. The sparrows demeanor is always so sweet and calm around my feeders in the winter and they always seem to come in large numbers when it snows. I hope that people with their summer range is full the the little guys and their joyous songs! 🎶
I have tons of these in my yard. Richmond Va. They are so sweet and have gotten used to hearing me move around in my house. They know I'll toss out some seed in the morning in the winter.
My favorite! Reminds me of warm summer evenings camping with my kids
We had a few of them show up here in NJ at our backyard feeder in mid-April. They stayed for a few months, but were gone by June when the weather started getting hot, presumably headed up to their breeding grounds.
Lol , I did think that way Leslie, male/female. The crown confused me with the chickadee, even though I knew they weren't . 🌞🥰
I miss those little guys a lot! Back in Québec, whenever we started hearing them, we knew we were in a good place. (good place in my book is somewhere that's not all buildings and concrete). I moved abroad and of course these birds are not found here. I sometimes pop a video of their songs just for good feelings' sake.
Lol, awesome it's the peanut lady. 🙏🏽🙏🧡🌞
I first heard these little friends while staying at an AirBnB in Wilmington, NY, near the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness. I've heard them frequently in the mountain cols while hiking The ADK46. They've become synonymous with the ADKs for me. Living in Syracuse, I've heard them exceedingly rarely, so I keep my ears open for them when I'm up in the North Country.
Beautiful bird, beautiful song, beautiful vedio!! Thank you!!
Wonderful video. Loved hearing this little bird yesterday on our hike. Stopped me in my tracks.
I have two pairs this spring… so incredibly beautiful…
These birds have been a life-long favourite of mine as well. I was so surprised and delighted when a group of them showed up at the suet feeder (round ball type) just outside my window last year after a heavy snowfall, and continued to frequent it for the remainder of the winter. What a treat!
Thank you, Lesley, for the information
I really love and enjoy your videos. I also very much enjoy reading all the nice comments as well. I am in Baltimore county Maryland and we have a white throated sparrow hanging around the backyard singing his pretty song.
Thanks, Lesley, seemed like a very thorough review of these adorable little birds🥰
You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. I definitely tried squeezing in as much info as I could without it being too convoluted. I hope I succeeded in that, haha!
@@LesleytheBirdNerd you did👍🏼
I work in Northern Alberta, and regularly hear BOTH of the songs these little ones sing. The most common song is still the original, however. Thanks for the video!
I love how you “interpret” their songs/vocalizing; helps when I hear them but can’t see them❣️🐣
I loved the info about the morph colors, just facinating! One of my favorite birds that we see only at our home in MN during migration but a short drive north and they are breeding. They have become a highlight in my trips to the BWCA and always love the songs, we hear both the long and short. An ornithologist told me that they are a type of bird that learns their song from their family group and would maybe explain the shift in sound. In the spring the young birds sometimes sing a partial song as they are learning it. Great bird and great video, thank you!
I love the white throated sparrows. I first encountered them last year in Queens nyc in Forrest Park. That park has so many unique birds . It's the best park in nyc.
I also grew up hearing this bird, but never able to locate and identify the little rascal. Haha! It wasn’t until just a couple years ago when I was out for a walk in the woods with my to be wife that I heard the song and told her the story of me listening to this bird and never figuring out what bird it was. We went searching in the woods that day, and we finally located the bird. It was the white throated sparrow :-)
I have always enjoyed sweet little sparrows also. Thanks for the informative video!
Lovely video as always Lesley! Thank you for sharing it with us!💖👌👍😎JP
I'm quite fond of the house sparrows that visit my feeders! I'm in an area where I'll probably never have the privilege of meeting one of these delightful little birds, so thank you for introducing them to me.
House sparrows are a favorite of mine too, I've always liked them. The White-throated sparrow is definitley my all time favorite though. Thanks for the nice comment. I'm glad that you enjoyed learning about this lovely character.
I have found that the beautiful song of the white-throated sparrow reminds me of one of the songs Carolina chickadees sing. Very similar.
My cat is watching your video with me. 😅 Great video, Lesley! Thank you!
Beautiful little bird, i photographed some a few weeks ago
Delightful! Thank you so much for putting this together. I fell in love with these sparrows.
What a relaxing and enjoyable video! Such lovely little birds🥰🥰🥰. Amazing their memories of seeing you and sharing peanuts🥜🥜🥜.....the fact that they come back to the same mating area every year. 🗺🗺🗺I get lost driving in a bigger city....yet they travel so far.....and return without a hiccup. 📲📲📲Worlds best GPS systems in the teeny tiny heads. Thank you for sharing!🌞🌝🌞
So true, Amanda. They are incredible little beings. Thanks for your kind comment.
Aww! I love them! We get them for the winter, and I have a lot of fun while they’re here. I sit up in the tree house, and whistle their call the best that I can, and they always respond back!
I'm so glad you get these darling sparrows down your way over winter. Too sweet about you doing their call and them whistling back. I love that
Such a beautiful lovely video💝
Loved hearing this sweet bird sing thanks learned a lot♥️😀Have heard the call but not seen
Growing up in Northern Ontario, my grandfather told me that when they sing the "my sweet Canada" tune, it means rain is coming, I've had no reason to doubt that theory so far.. I've come to nickname these fellas as my rain birds lol