In a message dated 2/5/2008 4:46:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
 writes:

Found  and photographed both in one day!  The Painted Bunting was visible  on
the feeder at 1035 (for about 7 minutes) and the White-winged Crossbill  was
at the feeder at 1435 (for about 5 minutes), at the normal  locations.  Both
birds were in a heavy feeding  mode.





Hi all,
 I made my 3rd pilgrimage to see the White-winged Crossbill today and  
finally found it. I parked at 1:15 (no one else was there!) and when I set  my scope 
up aiming at the nyjer feeder at 1:20 the bird was there and feeding  
actively, pecking at goldfinches to keep them away. It fed heavily for 10  minutes 
and then flew across Sligo Creek Pkwy and into the tops of the tall  tulip trees 
across the street, where I could not relocate it. About 20 minutes  later 
Dave Brenneman arrived, and shortly thereafter the bird re-appeared  briefly for 
him as well. We both left after that.
 
I paid dearly for this bird. I had to pull off New Hampshire Ave near  Ashton 
to let an ambulance pass, and ended up with a flat tire, but not until I  was 
well into Howard County. Took forever to change it too (stupid jack, DOH!).  
I was going to try for the Painted Bunting on Saturday but now will be making 
a  trip to Sears for a new tire instead!
 
But, what a handsome bird this was. Very bright! Thanks Noah for a great  
county bird.
 
Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD
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