Chipping sparrow

The chipping sparrow is one of the neatest-looking birds in the yard. In summer it wears a bright rusty cap, a clean white eyebrow, and a black line through the eye, set against a plain grey chest. It is small, tidy, and quietly confident, hopping across lawns and gravel in search of seeds.

The song is a long, dry trill on a single pitch, often heard in the early morning. Chipping sparrows arrive in Manitoba in late April and nest in conifers and shrubs, lining the cup with fine grass and hair. They are common around farmyards, parks, and the edges of woodlands, and they head to the southern United States and Mexico for the winter.

Curious about the chipping sparrow and its habitat? Learn more on its page at All About Birds.

Here are some of my favourite frames of this bird.

Field notes in photographs

Chipping sparrow Manitoba sightings

Where and when you can find the chipping sparrow in Manitoba depends on the season and the habitat. You can see more species in the Manitoba birds section.

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