[TN-Bird] Chippies in song!

Hi Birders,
Since Wednesday, I have been hearing my chipping sparrows in full song here 
in the Charlotte Park area of West Nashville near the Cumberland River in 
Davidson County.  I didn't report sooner as I wanted a SIGHT record which I had 
this morning when one of the chippies flew to the top of a tree and started its 
"bubbling burst" of melody.  

What with all these sorry starlings in the neighborhood mimicking just about 
everything, I wanted to be absolutely certain that they hadn't become 
"chipping-starls" as well as being phoebe, peewee, bob-white and meadowlark 
wannabees 
among other things.  Good grief, it's rough when one has to question one's own 
ears these days for birds known by voice for 55+ years.

I've been having lots of common grackles in very bronzy plumage coming to 
feed along with ONE lone male redwing.  My cowbirds also made an appearance day 
before yesterday.

A bird that appeared to be a warbler was in a treetop yesterday, but, by the 
time I got inside to get my glasses, it had disappeared.  Drat!  Oh well, 
maybe it will return this afternoon.

Cheers & prayers,

Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN


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