The sound of bird song is often the only thing we hear when paddling through the peaceful salt marshes of Ayers Creek.  One of the more vocal residents of the marsh is the Salt Marsh Sparrow. Somewhat elusive he is can be hard to spot, but we frequently hear his soft but distinct song.  The salt marsh sparrow's song is soft and wheezy with a bit of a buzz that stands out among the other bird calls along the marsh.

The Salt Marsh Sparrow thrives on the abundant insects, spiders, and marine invertebrates throughout the marsh. While still quite common along the marshes of the East Coast this little bird is considered vulnerable and their populations are impacted by development.

Listen closely the next time you paddle Ayers Creek and you are sure to hear the song of the Salt Marsh Sparrow.  

Check out The Cornell Lab or Ornithology to learn more and listen to the song of this beautiful little song bird.