Thursday's Bird Watch

The black bill, black hood, and piercing bright red eye make for an easy identification of this bird as a Spotted Towhee.  Smaller than a Robin, and larger than a Junco, they are normally a shy bird foraging for food on the ground deep in the bushes.  This one appeared a little bolder.  Perhaps he is interested in establishing a territory.  He was photographed on January 23rd in the new Dog Park next to the Maintenance Building here at Dallas Retirement Village.  So, if you are interested in letting your dog have some time off leash, remember this is also a good place to look for birds.