Leslie:

They have become much more scarce in our area because of the
infection that spread through the population.  Last year I saw
House Finches with a cloudy or white eye; this year, lots fewer
House Finches.

Bill

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Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Purple Finches, Purple Finches
Everywhere!


Oh sure, I have House Finches, too.  I see them every day of the
year,
though, so I don't usually mention them.

Leslie

Bill Ellis wrote:

>Leslie:
>
>Have you been seeing House Finches, too?  They look somewhat
>similar to Purple Finches.
>
>Bill Ellis
>Eldersburg
>Carroll County
>
>