[obol] unexpected yard birds

[Bobbett Pierce]

Was surprised to see an ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD today as I looked thru window into backyard.  It was raining -- the hummer found the fushia shrub.  This is a first at this time of year for my Columbia County yard.  Another late hummer was here the day after the fall bird count, but I really expected that to be the last hummer I'd see until the rufous arrive next spring.  
Another surprise: yesterday a WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH was taking seeds out of a feeder.  Not a first for this species in the yard -- they just never use the feeders or suet like the more common red-breasted do.  Have been getting around a dozen BAND-TAILED PIGEONS and similar number of GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROWS for at least a week now to my feeders. Lona Pierce, Warren       
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