On a quick walk around the circle (Froude Circle, Cabin John, Mont Co) at around 11:30 today I encountered a pileated woodpecker and a calling (female) Eastern Towhee.  The pileated isn't unusual, but I haven't seen that many this winter either.  The calling towhee?  Unexpected - I looked at the field guide and they winter here but I haven't seen them very often in January.

 

Last night the Barred Owl continued its almost-nightly serenade.  Hope it stays around like it did last year.

Sarah Anderson
Cabin John, Maryland


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