A song sparrow sits on a plant stem in an open field at sunset at Elk Neck State Park in Cecil County, Md., on Nov. 1, 2018. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
The song sparrow's face markings and boldly striped chest are great ways to identify this small bird. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
The bright yellow face patch and white throat patch on the white-throated sparrow set it apart from similar looking birds. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
The stout profile, thin beak and cinnamon colored back are key traits to identify a Carolina wren. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
The high contrast spots on the chest of a wood thrush are an important characteristic for identification. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Eastern phoebes are known for wagging their tails up and down when sitting on a perch. They don't stay in one place for very long and will make frequent flights to catch insects. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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Thanks! These birds all camouflage in the leaves - a great reason to leave the leaves and create more habitat instead of lawn.
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