REPLY:  We also have noted in our downtown Hanover backyard an abundance of 
Juncos this spring, more in the scores than the hundreds, but nontheless 
unusual.  One of them is salted with white feathers around the head and 
shoulders.  I suppose it is a sort of albinism, but I had not realized 
albinism could have such a light touch.
    Regards,
    Art Mudge

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From: "Harold M. Swartz" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 5:43 PM
Subject: [UVB] Amazing number of Juncos


> While we have been seeing more juncos than usual for the last couple of 
> weeks,
> today it became exceptional. We counted a least 100 and the total was 
> probably
> closer to 200 all around our yard on River Road. Perhaps reflecting the
> abundance of birds to eat, we were visited at least a couple of times by a
> sharp-shinned and also watched a red-tail being harassed by a raven.
>
> Hal & Ann
>
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