Science & NatureBackyard BirdsMore backyard birds More backyard birds December 1, 2013 by Brent Eades This week I had Tree Sparrows, House Finches and Dark-Eyed Juncos in sizable numbers. A few Goldfinches dropped by most days, and my usual Chickadees, Blue Jays and Mourning Doves were here daily. Dark-Eyed Junco House Finch female Goldfinch House Finch male Tree Sparrow Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Related Calling all curious young minds! Hands-on nature learning January 30, 2026 The Famous Last Words of Jane Goodall: November 23 November 19, 2025 $17,400 OTF grant improves safe trail access at Poole Family Nature Sanctuary November 14, 2025 FOLLOW US FacebookTwitter Latest Sandra McManus — celebration of life June 9, 2026 Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley June 9, 2026 What is that … Rapturous Song? June 9, 2026 Summer Flower Show, June 20 June 8, 2026 A Slice of Paradise: RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 17 June 8, 2026 Free National Geographics June 8, 2026 From the Archives Gardening in Almonte: More on Invasive Plants Peter Nelson’s travels – first parachute jump, part 1 Almonte gets a turn on CTV during Raptors coverage Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce holds its last mixer of the season Diane Smithson answers Council's questions concerning the new HCD boundaries Winners of Business Awards presented at the Mills Chamber of Commerce Gala Mayor Lowry responds to area flooding Blakeney Park after dark