Have you spotted this handsome traveler in your backyard yet? The White-throated Sparrow is a classic sign of the season here in Pennsylvania. Whether they are just passing through or settling in for a bit, their presence always adds a bit of charm to our local thickets. How to ID: The "Headlights" Look for those brilliant yellow spots (lores) right in front of the eyes. The Bowtie: A crisp, well-defined white throat patch. The Crown: Bold black-and-white (or tan-and-brown)

The White-throated Sparrow is a familiar winter visitor across Pennsylvania, known for its crisp white throat patch and bright yellow spot between the eye and bill. Listen closely in the woods or backyard and you might hear its sweet whistled song often remembered as “Oh-sweet-Canada-Canada.” These sparrows spend the colder months with us before migrating north to breed in the boreal forests of Canada. #WhiteThroatedSparrow #BirdsOfPennsylvania #Birdwatching #BackyardBirds #F