I heard a Varied Thrush a few minutes ago. Someone reported one yesterday "right on time". I believe the one at my house is four or five days earlier than any I recall in past years.Red Crossbills just flew over, which have been conspicuous in their absence for awhile. They were detectable several times a week in mid summer. Evening Grosbeaks were also calling when I heard the Varied Thrush. I am 3 km west of Hwy 26, milepost 47, a third of the way to Seaside from downtown Portland. Lars OBOL archives: www.freelists.org/archive/obol Manage your account or unsubscribe: //www.freelists.org/list/obol Contact moderators: obol-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx