Darius, I really enjoy your posts that include details on bird behavior. I've never seen Downies in a confrontation, nor a Sharpie appear to take 2 birds at once! Also appreciated were your honest feelings about having lost possibly two of "your" Downies. Glad you had one at the feeder the next day... To the Rainy-Day Birders: All of you put me to shame! But good on ya. All your reports are appreciated. Julie Kelly jfkelly@ibm.net -- Kensington, Maryland