[EBB Sightings] Purple finch in North Orinda + great horned owls

Monday 5/28/07
Couple purple finch at the feeder today seemingly  non-plussed at the  red 
squirrel moving in
on their territory.
Normally don't see or hear purple finch that often and noticed they're more  
apt to feed 
on the ground under the feeder as compared to the common house finches that  
visit the feeder--that's what tipped me off to look a little closer--cheek  
patches, red under-tail, more prominent shaped head. 
 
We have a pair of great horned owls visible  at dusk 100 feet uphill  in the 
oaks.  Little chatter from them too, and we know to looking for them  when the 
jays start their squawking.
Cheryl Nevares
North Orinda



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