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Reader Photo: The snowbirds return

Nia Patton took this photo of a dark-eyed Junco on Dec. 2, 2022 near Usk, Wash. Often referred to as “snowbirds” the Junco is known to arrive in Spokane backyards during the winter. (Courtesy of Nia Patton)

Nia Patton took this photo of a dark-eyed junco on Dec. 2 near Usk, Washington. Often referred to as “snowbirds” the junco is known to arrive in Spokane backyards during the winter.

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