This morning I was out in the yard filling the bird feeders.  I was not more 
than 4 feet away from a feeder when a female pine grosbeak landed on it and 
began to eat with an astonishing lack of concern about my presence.  I 
stopped moving, and 5 more Pine Grosbeaks arrived.  One almost landed on my 
head, but had second thoughts at the last minute.  There were 3 pairs.  It 
was a magic moment until my dog came rushing over and broke up the party.

Mary Young
Hanover Center 

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