I was surprised to see a flock of 14-15 Purple Finches descend on my
feeders in
Norwich briefly yesterday (Sat.) morning.  They stayed < 5 minutes and haven't
reappeared.  They are the first I've observed since a few scattered
individuals
this past fall.

Like others, I've also had a Brown Creeper regularly feeding on suet all
winter, a first for me.  Very timid, easily bumped off by all other
species.  I
expect to hear one sing any day now!

Chris

Chris Rimmer
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
27023 Church Hill Road
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-2779 ext 120
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