While watching the feeders late this morning I was somewhat surprised to
find a lone cowbird, although I have had them on and off for short periods
of time in winters past. But the big surprise was to see a phoebe land on
top of my shepherd's hook, pump its tail a few times and then take off - of
course before any of the rest of the family could see it to make sure I
wasn't just "seeing things". I'm sure, however, that that it what it was.
It'll make a nice addition to my slowly accumulating Century List. The
million dollar question is - am I crazy? Hmm,  I may not want that answered!
However, I think I recall there being some posts regarding a phoebe in
November or early December somewhere in Ohio.  I was still focused on my
last quarter of school, so this past fall is kind of a blur!

Other highlights so far include:
WT Sparrow
Tree Sparrow
Finches - house and gold
Woodpeckers - hairy, downy and red-bellied
And a few other assorted common feeder birds

Kurt, you are welcome to direct those redpolls West, just "over the hill".
I've got the feeders filled and ready for visitors!!

Happy birding!

Michele Skolmutch
Between Nashville and Glenmont, Western Holmes County, Ohio

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