THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 20, 2026 Page 13 GARDEN | FROM PAGE 12 year, and Breakheart Reservation’s popular Maple Sugarin’ Day will be March 14 this year. During the great backyard bird count last weekend (Feb. 13-16) I counted six dark-eyed juncos, two blue jays, one tufted titmouse, one black-capped chickadee, one white-breasted nuthatch, three mourning doves, two house sparrows and three squirrels in a 15-minute period on Monday while I was sitting cozily indoors drinking my coffee. The juncos were mostly foraging on the ground, but a few perched in a shrub nearby and then grabbed a seed or two from the feeder before flying off. The sparrows live in the birdhouse that hangs in the silver maple (Acer saccharinum) near the street. The squirrels were running up and down the tree trunk, more interested in each other than in the birdseed. A bit later in the morning, a BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 Camy’s Home Improvement 781-813-5971 Painting, Drywall & Wall Repair February Special $300 a Room (Stock not included) Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) came to the feeder and grabbed some peanuts. This is a large woodpecker, mostly black and white on the back and wings. The belly is actually mostly white with a pinkish blush rather than the bright red that its common name would suggest. Males have more red on the top of their head than females — females have some bright red on the nape of their neck and a small reddish patch just above their beak, but their crowns are white or pale gray. Icicles, their shadows and reflections are seen on various buildings around town. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) • Basement Renovation & Restoration • Bathroom Remodeling • All Aspects of Carpentry • Chimneys Rebuilt/Repaired • Roofing & Siding Installed/Repaired • Masonry Repairs • Foundation Leaks Repaired • Waterproofing We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! • Interior Painting & Much More Free Estimates & Consultation Fully Licensed & Insured The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. 617-955-5164 Toughbuildmasonry.com Johntoughbuild@gmail.com APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com
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