Will we get snow this winter(2023-24) in Sterling, Virginia? It has been a long time since we have had a snowy winter. I am hoping that this winter breaks the spell. All pictures here were taken in my backyard in Sterling,Virginia. I am not a bird expert, however, I do know most of the birds that visit us. This morning when I woke up and was making coffee I spotted a tufted titmouse picking at one of the suet feeders (that I did not think was getting much attention.) It earned its merit this morning with the tufted titmouse. A little later in the morning when I was outside doing a little work on the pond, I spotted a Vireo. I was surprised when it came so close to check out the pond. They have rarely visited my garden, and when they have they normally stay in the tree top area. This was my best definite identification I have made. I have never been able to capture them on film. This is the time of year they visit my garden. My guess is that they are migrating at this time.
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