Scott, et al.,

I guess this reaffirms the unstated premise of my observations: that
individual juncos start moving southward fairly early in October, possibly
even earlier.

I saw another in the goldenrod scrub this morning. I really do find it
interesting that they don't tend to visit under our feeders until the
ground freezes hard, or it snows. Perhaps they are smarter about our
numerous farm cats than other species.

I am happy (actually delighted) to report that we finally successfully
live-trapped the feral female recently, along with her latest brood of
three, and that the local source of *Felis domesticus* has been spayed.
Kittens are available.

Bob Evans
Geologist, etc.
Hopewell Township, Muskingum County


On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Scott Albaugh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> My first Knox county junco was Oct. 10. For a few weeks after that I was
> seeing single birds or just hearing quiet chips along the brushy edges. Now
> there are small flocks around that I'm seeing with more regularity.
> Scott Albaugh
> Almost two weeks ago, October 23, I had a brief glimpse of a dark,
> sparrow-size bird with white lateral tail feathers flitting away from me
> through the browning goldenrod on our farm. My inclination was "junco," and
> I would bet I was right. But I haven't seen any others since.
>
> I had a similar experience a few years back, and even earlier in October.
> That time I got a clear look, and I recall it was actually October single
> digits, maybe the eighth or ninth. I will look it up when I find the time.
>
> Juncos almost never come to the ground below our feeders until the ground
> freezes solid and hard. I think there probably is so much native food in
> these parts that they don't have to.
>
> I'm waiting to see them in numbers in the scrubby field or the forest edge.
> Soon...
>
> Bob Evans
> Geologist, etc.
> Hopewell Township, Muskingum County
>
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