Hi All, This last week or so has proved to be a good week for unusual or at least not so common, sightings in my yard here on Compton Mt. The Red-shouldered Hawk that sparked the discussion about Red-shouldereds and Gray Squirrels has been back. Since this bird caused so much discussion I have posted a photo of it. Yesterday an immature Red-headed Woodpecker came to the whole peanuts and the suet feeder. A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker has also been enjoying the suet. Two Fox Sparrows have been hanging around now for more than a week along with a Field Sparrow. Rusty Blackbirds have been hanging around for about a week. The number started out at 2, then went up to 7, dropped to 5, then 3. I didn't see any today. I had a bearded Blue Jay recently feeding here,which I photographed. The bird has a large tuft of blue feathers under its throat - very unusual. Pine Siskins and Purple Finches have been regulars at the feeders lately, and an unusual looking Red-wing that had a large bright yellowish-orange wing patch, much brighter and larger than the norm. I have posted photos of most of these at http://www.pbase.com/mayhorn/yard_birds Roger Mayhorn Compton Mt Buchanan County