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Hi everyone: I'm an amateur backyard kind of birdwatcher. I've noticed changes this past year. Some species haven't shown up, some are more plentiful. Anyone else noticed this in their area? For example, I've not seen a single Painted Bunting this year, Very disappointing. And, we have a bumper crop - so to speak - of Northern Cardinals. We have at least 3 pairs nesting in for very near our gar…