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By John Trott

The Virginia Naturalist

Goldrinches are splotchy. Grey feathers show through the yellow, as the feather tips are worn away. This is a part of a molting and feather renewal process. Even the Cardinal has a wet, unkept look and House Finches are downright ratty looking. Only Chickadees and Titmouse have a nearnormal look.

About an hour ago the wind flipped the hanging tray out from its protective Droll Yankee dome. Seed spilled on the stone wall under my simple platform feeder, nailed to a railing beside the steps leading down

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