October 26th was a great day for FOS (first of season) birds returning to the backyard. Before noon, two Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers appeared in the Dogwood Tree; however, the resident Mockingbird kept chasing them around the branches, making it difficult to get a good look. Later this afternoon, around 4pm, two Dark Eyed Juncos landed on the ground then moved in for a drink at the birdbaths. FOS appearance for those sweet "Snow Birds" while the Great Blue Lobelias are still in bloom.As the sun was starting to set, a pretty American Robin flew into the Dogwood to end the day of birding.
Other yardbirds:White-throated Sparrows & White-crowned Sparrows continue to grow in numbers. Downy, Hairy, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Tufted Titmouse, House Finch, Carolina Wren, Eastern Bluebird, Mourning Dove, Song Sparrow, N. Cardinal, plus some noisy flyovers Common Raven and American Crow.
Happy birding!
Ann M. Liebner
Wayne Twp. Schuylkill County
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