I returned from a week out of town, and was very happy to see siskins at our finch feeders.  Last year they were absent.  Other birds of interest include a fox sparrow eating mixed seed on the ground, and a chickadee that looks good for black-capped.  I am directly across the river from the location where stan reported them last week,and was hoping to see one. However, despite a relatively close view I was not connvinced.  I think there is a good chance the bird will stay and allow a confirmation, since we have many chickadees at our feeders through the winter season.

Jeff Shenot
Croom, MD