The Golden-crowned Sparrow was present this Christmas morning in its accustomed location.  We arrived at about 8, when we were told it had been seen under a pokeberry; but we had to wait until around 9 to see it ourselves.  Don't be fooled by the many immature White-crowns, some of which magined to have hellowish in the forecrown.  Look for the bird with the grayish bill and the plain sides to the face.

Jane and Dennis Coskren
Howard County