As far as I know, this is the first time in several years. Previously,
they had always shown up in much colder, snowy weather. Anyway, a very
welcome visitor. (But the chickadees and titmice aren't treating it
very well. The White-breasted Nuthatches are big enough to stand up to
those bullies, but the Red-breasted is a bit timid, although persistent.)
Bob Hartman
Colesville, MD
PS - Last week, spent 3 days birding in s. TX, saw Greater Flamingo,
Gray-crowned Yellowthroat, and (finally) Clay-colored Robin. Can
provide details off-line if anybody is interested. |