Greetings all! 

It's been a great morning here in western Holmes Co. to sit back with a cup of coffee and watch the birds.  It's especially nice when a COMMON REDPOLL decides to dine at your feeders. (I've been envious of all the postings! :-))  I caught the first glimpse at about 10:00 a.m. on the thistle feeder then he made his rounds to the other 3 sunflower feeders before disappearing. What a beautiful bird! 

Also had  a possible Oregon Junco.  There was definitely a distinct difference between its dark hood and the rest of its body.  The sides seemed to have some light streaking like a sparrow.  I'm keeping a lookout for his return as well as doing a bit more studying before I make him a permanent addition to my list. 

Here's a list of other sightings this morning so far: 

Northern Cardinals – 6 

Dark-eyed (slate-colored) Juncos – 9 

Possible Oregon Junco – 1 

Red-breasted Nuthatch – 2 

White-breasted Nuthatch – 1 

Red-bellied Woodpecker – 2 

Downy Woodpecker – 2 

Hairy Woodpecker – 1 

Blue Jays – 2 

Tufted Titmouse – 2 

BC Chickadee – 1 

American Goldfinch – 6 (the most I’ve had in over a month) 

Common Redpoll – 1 

Brown-headed Cowbird – 8 

Song Sparrow – 1 

American Tree Sparrow – 1 

Mourning Dove - 1 

White-throated Sparrow - 1 

Happy birding all! 

Michele Skolmutch, between Nashville & Glenmont, Holmes Co.

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