Hello all, 
 I spent the early morning hours digging and planting our first  Christmas 
tree (for our new home). I bought a B&B "Fat Albert" Blue  Spruce at Johnson's 
Nursery in Laytonsville, establishing a new Christmas  tradition for us. I will 
plant a tree every New Years day from now on,  weather permitting, creating 
more bird habitat in our new yard and greening  the earth at the same time. 
This one mimics one we had in our small townhouse  yard for over 20 years and 
will grow into a nice medium-sized tree over time. I  planted it near the feeders 
so the birds have someplace to hide from the  Cooper's hawks (and maybe 
another shrike!!).
 
While out I noticed Dark-eyed Juncos, American Goldfinches, House Finches,  
House Sparrows, Mourning Doves and Canada Geese flying over in large V's.  
Nothing very exciting I'm afraid.
 
Happy New Year all, and let's give thanks to Norm and Fran for another year  
of maintaining this excellent list serve!! Peace...
 
Rick Sussman
Woodbine, MD
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