Birders,
Yesterday, six Purple Finches showed up in the yard feeding on Tulip
Poplar seeds. Alas, none came to the feeders, so they may rove around
the area. Also, eleven Wild Turkeys, three Fox Sparrows and one
Hermit Thrush were seen around the yard. The birds spend most of the
time hiding from Sharp-shinned Hawks and the birding goes from long
lulls to short flurries of activity. Lake Orange is almost frozen
over, we saw Black-backed Gull (1), Herring Gulls (6), Ring-billed
Gulls (350), Hooded Merganser (6), Kingfisher (1).
Please let me know if the Trumpeter Swan shows up again. Somehow I got
it mixed up with Whooper Swan and didn't bother chasing it for a life
bird.
Happy birding,
George Harris
Orange County
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