[Bristol-Birds] Elk Garden (Russell Co., VA) birds

Folks,
The past few days have produced some interesting birds in my yard here in Elk 
Garden. Beginning on Thursday fairly large (100 - 500+) mixed flocks of 
Blackbirds have descended to feed. These flocks have been comprised mostly of 
raucous squeeling Red-Winged Blackbirds, Common Grackels, and European 
Starlings, and today included six Rusty Blackbirds (4 female and 2 male). Also 
had first ever Fox Sparrow Friday and Saturday as well as a rare visit (only 
seen once or twice/year) visit from a House Sparrow. White-Crowned and 
White-Throated Sparrows are visiting for as well. A large female Sharp-Shinned 
or Cooper's Hawk swooped in yesterday morning and snagged a chipmonk from our 
water feature. These are in addition to our usual yard birds inclusive of House 
Finches, Goldfinches, Crows, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Tufted Titmice, 
White-Breasted Nuthatches, Song Sparrows, Carolina Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, 
etc.
Enjoy the birds....
Richard Kretz
Elk Garden, Russell Co., VA

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