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[juliekazz@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Many of our winter residents are "in". I have Juncos, White-throated sparrows 
and Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets. Over the past 3 weeks from the Eastern 
Shore to Gatesville, NC. I have seen Brown Creeper, Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker 
and Hermit Thrush. Also many reports of different ducks arriving.

Keep watching-you'll see 'em.

Julie K,
Chester

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From: "Jim Blowers" <jimvb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 

I have found at times since late August that there have been few birds in our 
yard. The birds seem to be picking up some, including cardinals, titmice, 
chickadees, a downy woodpecker, a thrasher, and especially some mourning doves. 
 
I have not seen any northern juncos yet (also called snowbirds and 
slate-colored juncos). They usually visit our place from November to sometime 
in March or April. Has anyone seen them?
 
Jim Blowers