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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Monday, January 16, 2017
Clay-colored Sparrow in James City County
This Clay-colored Sparrow was at my feeder this afternoon. When this rarity does appear in Virginia, it is usually in early to late fall and not often at feeders.
Brian Taber