We were surprised to see two bluebirds checking out our bird houses today. The chickadees, continuing their spring calls, also checked out the same houses. Ann and Hal Lyme NH On 1/28/12 3:35 PM, "Anne Mitts" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Hello, So far this winter I hadn't seen many birds coming to the >feeders but recently that has changed. I had some time this morning so I >spent about an hour looking out my window. I was very surprised to see a >male purple finch. Ususally I don't see them until spring. I also had 2 >brownheaded cowbirds and I thought it was a bit strange to see them in >January. I don't usually list but thought I would today. >In Newport NH this morning in my back yard I saw: 6 mourning doves, 2 >cradinals, 3 goldfinches, 10 robins, 3 starlings 19 bluejays, 3 >chickadees, juncos, a downy woodpecker, a pileated woodpecker, 12 cedar >waxwings, 2 brown headed cowbirds and 1 male purple finch. >I am very happy to see them visiting again. enjoy your weekend! Anne >