R-B Nuthatches have been regulars at my backyard feeders this winter, to
include 3 observed at the same time.  Also regular is a crisply-plumaged
male Hairy Woodpecker. 

Tom Marko
Olney, MD
Montgomery Bird Club


-----Original Message-----
From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Derek C. Richardson
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:43 AM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] R-B NUTHATCH continues, Laurel

I'm happy to report that a male RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH 
continues to visit our feeders in Laurel (PG County) -- I've 
only missed him a couple times during weekly FeederWatch 
counts that started in mid-November.  Are others still 
seeing this species regularly?

Less frequent, but still regular, is a YELLOW-BELLIED
SAPSUCKER (female; sometimes a male shows up too).

No signs of the siskins and Purple Finches of late last 
year.

Good birding!

D

P.S. COOPER'S HAWK is fairly regular now too.  And feral 
cats unfortunately. :(

-- 
Derek C. Richardson, Laurel, PG County, MD
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