Sheri and I had a lovely day at David's on Saturday. Afterwards we stayed at Breaks and birded the Beaver Pond. Of note were three Rusty Blackbirds and a Bonaparte's Gull. --John Abingdon, VA On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Roger Mayhorn <rmayhorn@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > ** > Thanks Dave, > We're looking forward to Saturday. > > Roger > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* David and Susan Raines <rainbrk@xxxxxxxxxx> > *To:* bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Sent:* Thursday, November 01, 2012 12:32 PM > *Subject:* [bcbirdclub] Sparrow Day 2012 > > Just a reminder that Saturday is Sparrow Day. The birds appear ready, as > sparrow #'s are increasing daily. Good #'s of White-throated, Song and > White-crowned Sparrows are keeping the feeders busy. Small flocks of > Chipping Sparrows show up here and there, while Swamp & Field Sparrows > prefer the tangles along the creek or the fence-rows. Quite a lot of > ponding from rain & snow melt might bring us something of interest. In > fact, I had a Killdeer last evening & today a mixed flock of blackbirds are > working the wet areas in front of our home. This flock was made up of 18 > Rusties, 1 Common Grackle, 1Brown-headed Cowbird and 8 Starlings. An imm. > Cooper's hunted the feeder yard yesterday & a gorgeous Red-shouldered Hawk > perched on the telephone wire over the creek. Both Kinglets have made an > appearance this week & Siskins, in small #'s show up daily. The remaining > Poke & Dogwood berries pull in Cedar Waxwings,Robins,Bluebirds,Thrashers & > Mockingbirds. Also a Hermit Thrush was seen twice in the Dogwood next to my > back porch. > Anyway, if you're coming to Sparrow Day wear waterproof shoes if you have > 'em & maybe a folding chair for the fire circle. A good time to arrive > would be , 8:30 or there abouts. Seriously, I can usually see most of the > birds around our place from the fire circle area. Come on over & sit a > spell. We may check out a few of the best spots in the Breaks Park during > the afternoon. I believe there will be some "Mountain" music & Storytelling > in the park that evening. Ghouls & goblins may be about, due to the > postponement of Trick or Treat by the local counties. > DaveR/Breaks VA > >