As Matt and Alton were swapping notes on the Williamson's Sapsucker (it is one tree over, apparently), I was ogling a female Red Crossbill in the yard, #101 for the Double Bacon. It has been doing a circuit around the block every 10-15 mins or so since 12:50 and heading 1-2 blocks south, 1 block west, 1-2 blocks north, 1-2 blocks east, and repeat. Incessant calling means we've been able to sit on the porch and basically keep tabs on it as long as the wind isn't too strong. Whew. Not a bad morning for Marathon! Happy trails, -h Heidi Trudell Marathon, TX -- Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities. - Mark Twain Big Bend Birds & Nature - http://www.bigbendnature.com 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