I saw what has been identified (by 2 more experienced birders than I) as a female Purple Finch in Willis, Texas - about 80 miles north of Houston. Also heard that a purple finch might have been seen at a feeder in The Woodlands. So, I just wanted to alert all to double check those finch sightings in this area and watch your feeders. It might be one of those years where we see them. The female finch I saw was on private property in a Southern Waxmyrtle tree - possibly eating the little berries in the tree. Regards, Patti Edens Willis, Texas Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner