During an afternoon walk near my house, I was distracted by a flurry of birds 
in a shrubby area.  I was able to see a female PURPLE FINCH among the 
GOLDEN CROWNED KINGLETS, SONG SPARROWS, WHITE THROATED 
SPARROWS and JUNCOS.  Also, lots of ROBINS and NORTHERN FLICKERS-there 
must have been a big push of them over the last several nights.  
Closeby, I heard a BLACK CAPPED CHICKADEE in a juniper.  Nothing like some 
bird activity to slow down a workout!  I'm glad I decided to take my binoculars!


Lin Just
Colora, Md