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Grackles galore



Hi everyone,
     At about 10:15 AM during a somewhat heavy rain, happened to look outside 
to see a flock of Grackles flying over.  A HUGE flock of at least 500 stopped 
for about 15 minutes in the yard.  Was rather noisy to say the least.  My 9 
yr. old son, who was home sick today got to see this too (and thinks my 
estimate is way too low).  They came in form the North,  and left in a 
southerly direction, straight for the area we used to live and where I 
witnessed the same thing some years ago.  The trees around the yard were 
filled with Grackles there.  
     Also noticed an Eastern Towhee, a new yard bird, hanging out near the 
Pokeweed by the kitchen window, accompanied by some Juncos, Wh. Thr. 
Sparrows, and a Chipping Sparrow in some weedy grasses.
      Lastly, saw the Red-breasted Nuthatch again.  Saw 2 together yesterday. 
 They're very cute.

Shelley Theye
N.Chatham Cty., NC
Psbmt@aol.com