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[Renee Grebe <grebe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's confirmed:  you see more birds living next to a park than you do from the 
14th floor of a highrise!  Since moving a year ago, I have added more life 
birds than I ever thought I'd get!

This morning was no different.  Before my morning run, I made the mistake of 
checking out the backyard for anything new and different.  (I did make it on my 
run finally, but I was much later than I anticipate, but it was well worth it!)

The hummingbirds are buzzing around more than any bees we have.  I can identify 
their chirps more frequently at times than the goldfinches! A kingbird was 
flycatching, and I caught a glimpse of a RC Kinglet as well.

But, this morning in a treetop I caught site of my first ever American 
Redstart!  What a gorgeous bird!  

But, just before trying to figure out WHAT the redstart was, right in front of 
it flew the most gorgeous Magnolia Warbler - also a first for me!

I never knew how great Spring really was.
-Renee Grebe
 Alexandria, VA


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