Grackles and more

[Juanita Roushdy]

I confess I’m not a fan of Grackles but in this morning’s light they were a magnificent show of iridescence. Not only that but in light of the recent article in Audubon about dwindling numbers of Grackles, I was happy to see at the feeders a flock of 30-35 in addition to 9-10 Red-Winged Blackbirds and about 5 or 6 Starlings.

Oh, and happy to welcome back the Chipping Sparrows to the yard.

On a mammalian note, I’ve seen this past week 2 road kills of possum - 1 on Rte 32 and Keene Neck and 1 on Biscay Rd across from Biscay “beach”. This is the first time I’ve seen possum here.

Juanita

Juanita Roushdy

Bremen, ME

[chr...@myfairpoint.net]

I've been seeing dead possums along the road lately, as well, in the Waterville/ Skowhegan area.  Their population seems to be steadily increasing.  I've even seen a live one on my land.  I've heard they eat ticks.  I hope so.

Wally S.

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