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Beautiful buntings join us for the winter
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new cast of birds will be arriving in our area over the next several weeks. These winter species will join such faithful birds as black-crested titmice and Carolina chickadees which stay here year round.
Be on the lookout for robins, goldfinches and – if you are very lucky – painted buntings. The French name for this brightly-colored bird is “nonpareil,” which means “without equal” and it is truly one outstanding bird. With a blue hea...