I was talking on the phone and looking out the picture window at my bird feeder. It was about 4:30PM. The cardinals usually gather for their last feeding. Then I noticed this other bird--sparrow size. There was something odd about his posture. I grabbed my binoculars. The orangish patch on the crown was very visible bordered by the dark crown stripes. I couldn't believe my eyes; it was an ovenbird! I went to get my camera and could not locate him. Then I saw him foraging on the side of our lot. Wished I did not have to work tomorrow to see if he sticks around. Too dark for pictures.
Sally Isacco
Chardon
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