Scott

I love watching birds at all times (and often to the annoyance of my family). I work from home and am always watching and listening to what birds are in the yard or at the feeders. Today, a special treat! A male purple finch perched right outside my window. Only the third time in 5 years we have had one in the yard. They seem to show up mid- to late winter. (April is still winter here in Minnesota.) I have found that becoming exceptionally familiar with the common birds (sights, sounds and behaviors) helps the unusual ones stand out. We have house finches every day, but the purple was an unexpected surprise..