One advantage to this weather is that it brings in the birds to the feeders. I've had more of my regulars than usual. I now have 4 pairs of Cardinals which stay all day. I counted 10 Tree Sparrows, 6 Juncos, and about 15 House Finches. There are many Goldfinches, Tufted Titmice, Chickadees, Mourning Doves, and unfortunately House Sparrows. I also spotted a lone Song Sparrow which is now wishing it migrated. I occasionally see 3 Redpolls. The huge group of Siskins that I had in late fall have not returned, nor have the Evening Grosbeaks which stopped by for a moment. I have an occasional Blue Jay and WB Nuthatch too. Then there are the woodpeckers , Downy, Hairy, and Red Bellied. There's also a Red Tail Hawk that hangs out, out back. I haven't seen the Cooper's Hawk, but from the bird's behavior at times, I'm sure it's around. It's been a very birdy couple of days. Carol Keeler
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