[CT Birds] Stratford blackbirds

[Frank Mantlik]

Sun., 2/10, late morning/noon - during a snow squall,
a small mixed flock of blackbirds appeared in the yard
& at feeders that included Common Grackles,
Brown-headed Cowbirds, 3 Red-winged Blackbirds, and 3
Rusty Blackbirds.  The latter was a new 'yard bird'. A
true sign of the changing season.  Also, Linda & I are
still enjoying 2 red-breasted nuthatches, 21 Am.
goldfinches, 5 monk parakeets, as well as fly-by TV,
Red-tail, and Cooper's Hawk.  Quite a day's tally.

Frank Mantlik
Stratford