*** I should note that the cemetery and sapsucker are SOUTH of Hwy 90 by about 1/2 mile (Ave D/Post Road), the Red Crossbill was seen NORTH of Hwy 90 by perhaps 1/4 mile, between Ave. F and Ave. G and N 6th and N 7th. Locals are used to birders in/around our yard, but please be considerate around town. Also, as of this posting, it has not been seen in nearly an hour. -h Heidi Trudell Marathon, TX > 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. -- 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