Purple Finch

Cornell’s All About Birds

Ellicott City
April 5, 2017
Photo by Kevin Heffernan

Ellicott City
October 19, 2018
Photo by Howard Patterson

Ellicott City
October 27, 2018
Photo by Annette Allor

Alpha Ridge Park
October 29, 2025
Photo by Mary Prowell

Columbia
November 3, 2020
Photo by Richard Orr

MPEA October 26, 2025 Lauren Crocker

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.