Red

 1:00 to 2:00pm, 49 Degrees, Partly Cloudy, Wind 7 NW, Bar 29.93 rise

I went screenless again on Tuesday. However, I did sit in the Little Forrest. After a couple of slow days, the birds are back! Some great looks at the Red-bellied Woodpecker. Above. The leaves are down and it is way easier to find and follow these guys. The Blue Jays were waiting for me to move away from the feeder. Right on top of me both days. Something moved two of the feeders on the pole last night. Might have to get a trail cam. 

I saw an immature female Purple Finch! At first I thought it was an Ovenbird. I really just want to see an ovenbird. Or maybe a thrush. I suspect they are gone for the season. I looked at the options of birds on Merlin and yes! A purple finch. 

Today Merlin Identified 17 species.I saw 10 of those. The mallard was an angry squirrel. Yesterday, I saw 10 species. I heard 2 more. Not bad for no computer assistance.