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[RonEHarrin@xxxxxxx]

Yesterday, while driving along the South Holston River near Rivers Way (up 
stream from the the Pvt Carrier Memorial Bridge, route 44, near Hickory Tree 
in Sullivan County), I observed three Osprey feeding along the river. One had 
a trout in his (or her) talons. According to Rivers Way staff, they have been 
hanging around for a couple of days. 

Friday, April 5, was the last day of  my participation in the 2001-2002 
Cornell FeederWatch program. In addition to the ususal array of local birds, 
I had four Purple Finches, and a lone Swamp Sparrow (a first at my feeding 
station). I also observed a male House Finch feeding a female what appeared 
to be black oil sunflower seeds from his crop. Great way to end up the 
season. If you are interested in joining for 2002-2003, contact the Cornell 
Lab of Orinithology at birds.cornell.edu/pfw/ for more information.

Ron Harrington
Bristol, VA
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