Today, sunny with temps in the low 30's, seemed like an invitation to 
field test the new eyes, after 2 cataract op's, starting 29 Nov. (most re-
cent 20 Dec.). Contrails overhead quilted a pleasing design against a
clear, blue sky. Avian activity was predictably low, but it was a nice day
to be out...but, then, isn't that usually the case? No Golden-crowned
Sparrows or Shrikes, but a decent tally:

T Vulture--5
B Vulture--3
Bald Eagle--1 (adult)
RT Hawk--5
RB Gull--3
RB W'pkr--1
Downy W'pkr--1
B Jay--1
Crow sp.--3
C. C'dee--1 (heard only)
C. Wren--2
W. Wren--1
N. Mock'bird--5
E. Bluebird--7
A. Goldfinch-4
WT Sparrow--1
DE Junco--7

Paul Noell
Balto  MD