Yesterday, November 4, I counted eight Purple Finches at the feeders. There was one adult male, an immature male, and the rest were females. I have never had this many Purple Finches at one time. Today, Purple Finches are back and there are at least five Pine Siskins among the many American Gold Finches on the thistle feeder. Also, a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker on one of the backyard trees. Ellen Parker Piney Flats Sullivan County