Just need to mention a couple more recent sightings. Returning to our Rancho are the Downey Woodpecker and the Red-shafted Flicker. Both have been quite vocal since their arrivals and are letting us know that they are here. We have peanuts set out but the only ones interested in them seem to be the squirrels (who can't get to them because of a pole baffle) and the pigeons, who are not designed for pecking them open. I have yet to see any woodpecker get the peanuts. Usually it is the Scrub Jays who eat them (none have shown up yet). We have also noticed that the Robins have returned to the valley and so have the Crows. Oh yes, I also saw a band of Bushtits going through the trees a few days ago. They are so fun to watch.