Dark-eyed juncos returned yesterday to our area. I saw about 8 of them in the backyard. It’s their first appearance since November. Some places, Dark-eyed juncos are called “snowbirds” because they show up in the winter. Not here though. They usually leave in late autumn or early winter and start showing back up at this time of year. Keep in mind, I live at an elevation of just under 6,700 feet!