The Brown Thrasher that we last saw on November 28, after spending 
four and maybe more days in our small back yard in West Bethesda, was 
back in the yard this afternoon (we assume, without being able to 
prove it, that it was the same bird), very squeamish about appearing 
in public, but obviously hungry.  The bird appeared on the deck just 
before dark with our regular squad of Northern Cardinals (10-12), 
Song Sparrows (2-3), White-throated Sparrows (2-3) and Carolina Wrens 
(at least 1).

We kind of hope that he/she is heading South.

Mike and Joy Bowen

Bethesda, MD

D.H.Michael Bowen
8609 Ewing Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817-3845
Telephone: (301) 530-5764
e-mail:  dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom