I'm home doing some study program.. Took a break with hearing some bird song. Again, out in front yard a large influx of birds. And now I think I understand. In the large trees around my home are numerous squirrel nests (remember I fed them also). Well, the titmouse (4) , the white-throated sparrows (2), the starling, the blue jays (3-4) ..the chickadee.. are stealing food from the squirrel nests.. mostly acorns, I 'm guessing.   All the talk re: the squirrels stealing food from the feeders.. well what goes around comes around.
   Also, cooper's hawk off in the distance..
   I heard only one great horned owl calling early this morning.( 4 am). and just too tired to chase. Maybe another time I will.

Jane Allen
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St. Louis Co.

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