Date:         Mon, 29 Dec 2003 13:10:26 -0500
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From:         Laura Farron <laura.c-ctr.farron@FAA.GOV>
Subject:      Rufous & Ovenbird
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I stopped by the Ripley Garden at noon for about 10 minutes; the Rufous was not present, but the Ovenbird made another appearance.  I noted that the hummingbird feeder in the Willow tree is completely empty, indicating it probably has a large leak.  Jim is out until the 5th; I will bring in more solution tomorrow to replenish the feeders.  The feeder by the light appears to be fine.

I walked on to the Botanic garden, but alas, many person's relatives are apparently still in town, as there was a line to get in (not like when the Arum was on display, but still!)  I didn't feel like fighting the crowds and strollers, so I went across the street to Bartholdi park.  If the Rufous is interested in pansies (as indicated by the person who saw one on 13th street), she would have a wide choice here: the entire bed around the large fountain is planted with pansies.  As for other flowers, there are a FEW scattered blooms in the rock garden area, which may or may not be nectar plants.

When I returned to Ripley at 12:50, the Rufous was there, using the feeder in the Silver Bell tree before an appreciative audience of a large but well-behaved group of kids (whether an organized group or large family, I don't know).  Happy birding to all!

                                                Laura Farron
                                                Technical Writer, FAA
                                                Laura.C-CTR.Farron@faa.gov

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