Saturday and today I have had a bird here that is driving me nuts
(short trip) -- I can't identify it. Perhaps y'all can help.

I have been through Peterson East & Central, and West
Sibley Large, East, and West
Natl Geo
and just for laughs Smithsonian
can't find anything that looks like this

Somewhat larger than a Junco.
Slate Grey to virtually Black on surface feathers.
Underfeathers seem to have a brownish cast to them.
It appears that there is a white outline along the outer edge
of the folded wings, but I do not see any white on the wings
when it flies. Also, there is a small white mark or smudge in
the very center of the back.
Tail is long and narrow, with a slight bifurcation.
Wings do not extend beyond the tail.
Black beak, delicate -- narrower and longer than a Junco's,
but a seed-cracker -- it manipulates seeds like a Goldfinch.
Has a throatpatch about the size of a dime and is a
beautiful caramel color -- the color one sees on the underbelly
of a Mourning Dove.
Legs are Black.
It feeds in both the ground and at the tray feeders, but I have
not seen it at the ports/pegs on the tubes nor at the suet feeders.
It is alone. It arrives with the Juncos and the Sparrows, but there
isn't another one around.

I have taken pictures, but unfortunately they are in film format.
I will get them developed tomorrow, scan them, and post them.

'Til then any suggestions would be very welcome.

Blessings
Gayle

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Rev. Gayle Bach-Watson, UCC
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Mt. Airy, Maryland  USA

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If I keep a green bough in my heart, 
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It sings because it has a song.
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