Sarah,
could be the Oregon subspecies.  According to Sibley it is seen out here in
the east, although 'rare.'  The only place I have ever seen one
is.....Oregon!
Stephen

On 11/3/06, Sarah Milliron <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hello all-
>
> I have had a junco with a gray hood but rather deep orange back and sides
> visiting my feeders early in the morning the on and off over the last few
> days.  I am wondering if this is something to get excited about...or is it
> likely a variant of the Slate-Colored.  I can try for some pics, but I
> just
> have a little point and shoot.
>
> In keeping with the listing, here's what I've seen in my yard the last day
> or so:
> Red-bellied Woodpecker
> Downy Woodpeckers
> Hairy Woodpecker
> Goldfinches
> Slate-Colored Juncos
> White-throated Sparrows
> House Finches
> Cardinals
> Blue Jays
> Mourning Doves
> Chipping Sparrow
> Tufted Titmice
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sarah Milliron
> Albany, Ohio
> Athens/Meigs County
>
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