This is one of Bob's favorite birds. In the Cincinnati area it arrives in late fall and it leaves in early spring. Tune in to find out why this bird is often used in research projects and where to look for it in your neighborhood.

Our sources for this episode include:

• Ordinary Extraordinary Junco (videos) - http://science360.gov/series/ordinary-extraordinary-junco/eb10b2e6-e126-42ab-b053-d94bb4099397
• Dark-eyed juncos - a sure sign of winter -http://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/dark-eyed-juncos-sure-sign-winter/ 161998.html
• 10 Fun Facts - http://www.birdorable.com/blog/dark-eyed-juncos-10-fun-facts/
• Dark-eyed Junco the Snow Bird - http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/junco.html