Well, yesterday the Robin gang came to visit and this morning, they are still here -- perched everywhere in the trees and singing, chortling and otherwise making their presence felt. Assume they will stay as long as there are still berries on our hollies -- which might not be too much longer, based on their predations yesterday.

Our resident Mockingbird is frantic, trying to chase them off "his" holly trees. To no avail. He is obviously exhausted and furious, sitting on the fence and panting in frustration...!

Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD