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 -------------- Original message -------------- 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