Well, I wish I could have made it to the lakefront today but I had to settle for birds in my backyard and feeders.  This is in Poland Twp., NE Mahoning Co.  Of interest were sharp-shinned hawk, red-breasted nuthatch, chipping sparrow, and 14 dark-eyed juncos.  Red-breasted nuthatch has been heard or seen almost daily here since Sept. 6, with at least 2 present a couple times.  Hard to say how many total individuals were involved.  The sharpie put on a show with a spectacular aerial chase at one point.  Before today I'd only seen a couple juncos here.  Keeping my eyes peeled for evening grosbeak..........Craig Holt, Lowellville

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