Good morning from a some what chilly White Point, Queens. We took our feeders down in the spring and removed most of the Grape/Kiwi vine combo thinking a new structure would soon replace it. Things seldom work the way I plan these days. Still no structure up. might be next year before that happens if ever, heavy sigh. About two weeks ago, after receiving a very stern talking to by one of the Hairy Woodpecker, female (my goodness, such language!) We put out a seed pie and the birds started coming. As soon as we got a call about this years Sunflower seeds arriving at Shur-gain, we were back in business. Today so far we have visiting Blue Jays, Starlings, Big Crows, Goldfinches, Chickadees, Juncos, a solitary Song Sparrow, Both Red and white breasted Nuthatches, several of each... but no Woodpeckers. What we are still missing are the usual Song sparrows in numbers and White Throated Sparrows. We have had Evening Grosbeaks dropping in but not so far today. Mourning Doves are back and the numbers are building. 20+ at dusk last evening. Our Sparrow numbers are concerning me because I am not seeing them around at all. Usually they are our more common bird. Stay safe, Marg White Point Artist, Marg Millard 19 White Point 2 Rd., White Point, Queens Co., R.R. # 1 Hunts Point, Nova Scotia B0T 1G0 Canada (902) 683-2393 MargMillard.ca By Appointment, please "Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops–at all." (Emily Dickinson)