We have been inundated the last few days with Red-winged Blackbirds, Starlings, Robins, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. Pied-billed Grebes, Wood Ducks, Canada Geese, American Coots, Mallards Double-crested Cormorants, and Blue-winged Teals have been making daily appearances. A juvenile Green Heron seems to like feeding alongside our dock, and we can stand approximately 20 feet away and he seems undisturbed. Several Great Blue Herons (8-10) can be seen on the lake at any time, along with a few noisy Belted Kingfishers. Our first white-throated Sparrow made an appearance on 10/4. We haven't seen an Osprey in 3-4 days. Susan Hubley Rogersville, Hawkins County P.S. On another note, if you haven't been to Bull Island, SC, for a birding trip, add it to your list. It's a must do for shorebirds and rails.