Across the Fence

The special birds, both common and elusive, that readers would love to catch a glimpse of.

I want to see a flock of cedar waxwings. A friend who introduced me to bird-watching pointed them out on a walk one day. That friend passed away, but seeing waxwings would bring back the memories.

The bird I would most like to see is the colorful painted bunting. Philip Yturbe WEST MILFORD, NEW JERSEY I’d love to see a pileated woodpecker at my large suet feeder. Rebecca Cannaday STAUNTON, VIRGINIA

The bird I would most like to see is the eastern bluebird. It’s the state bird of New York, where I grew up, but I never saw one there. Deborah Davidson PARRISH, FLORIDA I live in Texas, but when I lived in Maine, I never saw a puffin. Maybe when I visit Maine next year, I’ll go on a puffin tour. Linda Mortensen SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

It’s thought to be extinct, but the last confirmed sighting of an ivory-billed woodpecker was in my state. It would be amazing to catch a glimpse of one. Barbara O’donnell BUSH, LOUISIANA

Eastern bluebirds are often found in open fields, perching on a nest box or power line.