Hi everyone,
 Looking out at my feeders moments ago I spied a very heavily streaked  
"brownie" Purple Finch, first perched on a feeder pole then feeding on the  ground. 
#79 and counting! Haven't seen the siskins yet today but will keep an  eye 
out.
 
Also, I was lamenting the fact that I wasn't getting any Blue Jays at my  
feeders though they are all over the property edges. This morning I had at least  
a dozen on and around the platform feeder and in the small dogwood tree 
adjacent  to it. A change in selection of food and the cold and they have 
discovered my  cafeteria!
 
It was 25 degrees here this morning so I broke out the birdbath heater for  
the season. We had an electrical outlet installed at the base of the dogwood so 
 I can plug it in close to the feeders without dangling the cord all over the 
 yard. Nice!
 
Fill your feeders, keep your eyes peeled!

Rick Sussman
Woodbine, MD
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