Was walking through the park and noticed this little guy who seemed to be lost and his eyes would not open. After calling a friend I found out that this poor fellow was suffering from is commonly called "house finch eye disease" which is a very contagious form of conjunctivitis. I read that you should clean any bird feeders and baths if you see one in your neighborhood.
Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA.
Metcalfa pruinosa. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA.