A cold dark snowy Rhode Island winter...

I have had a hard time getting myself out birding lately -- between the weather and having to travel to New York to help with my Stepdad, it's been a taxing month. I did manage to get out a few times and here is the result.

Weekapaug Park -- birds just passing through...

Horned Grebe

Surf Scoter (female)

Brant

Blackstone Park, Providence

Tufted Duck is the prize (2nd from end) & Greater Scaup

Sabin Park, East Providence

Barrow's Golden (in front) and Female Common Goldeneye

Exeter

Red-shouldered Hawk

American Goldfinch

Female Red-winged Blackbird

Male Northern Cardinal

Eastern Bluebird

Evening Grosbeak

Ninigret Park Seed pile, Charlestown

Dark-eyed Junco

Fox Sparrow

Blue Jay

American Tree Sparrow

Female Northern Cardinal & Fox Sparrow

Fox Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow & White-throated Sparrow

More snow today -- a LOT more @21 inches as I write this and it is still snowing. Because a birder friend is stuck in Africa until Saturday, I am filling in for her by participating in the Ocean State Bird Club's Big Day. Birding starts at 5am and extends until 5:30pm, should make for a good blog post - stay tuned.