Date: April 10, 2020
Location: Jonesborough, Tennessee - Home
GPS Co-ordinates: 36.339781, -82.509418
Habitat: Chipping Sparrows are found in a wide variety of open woodland habitats. They are found in open forests or forest edges, especially coniferous forests. They prefer forests with shrubby undergrowth. Chipping Sparrows are common in suburban areas, urban areas, urban parks, orchards and other human0modified landscapes.
Weather/Conditions: Sunny and cold.
First Sighting:
Bird’s Actions: Feeding
Bird’s Appearance:
My Actions: Observe and admire
Remarks: Chipping Sparrows mainly eat seeds of a great variety of grasses and herbs. During the breeding season they also hunt for protein rich insects, and these form a large part of their summer diet. Chipping Sparrows sometimes eat small fruits such as cherries.
