Sighting a Siberian Superstar: Local birder secures rare red-flanked bluetail for life list

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Sighting a Siberian Superstar: Local birder secures rare red-flanked bluetail for life list

From long acquaintance with Tom, I know he doesn’t hesitate to go after these “rare birds.” This particular bird – a red-flanked bluetail – had been generating a lot of excitement, Tom noted, since making its unlikely appearance in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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Thursday 2/5/26

We still have lots of snow and cold. I had to stock up on more bird seed to keep up with demand.

Many Sparrows, Starlings, Blue Jays and Squirrels early today, plus some Juncos, Cardinals and Nuthatches.