[CT Birds] Veery, RB Grosbeak, Bobcat

[Robert J. Bitondi]

Yard birds, May 3-4, 2008

Veery
Rose Br Grosbeak---3M
RT Hummingbird---M&F
Red Br Nuthatch
G Catbird
Chipping Sparrow---12
WT Sparrow---7
E Towhee---4
DE Junco---1F (!)

The male hummer chased a chickadee away from the area of the sugar feeder, later pursued a chipping sparrow and actually grounded it.  

I saw a bobcat cross the road in front of my car about 1/2 mile from my house, 1/2 hour before sunset today.  It strolled off the road and when I stopped to look at it, it stopped and stared back without any concern or alarm  Big cat.  Very impressive.