Almaty. Republic Square.

After three days of snowfall the sun came out, the snow piled above the knee. For the two-hour walk only I noticed only two Hooded Crows perching on the birch tree; other Crows and Rooks were observed only in the sky, in total not more than a dozen. It is not surprising since both Rooks and Crows feed mainly on the ground, no ground - no Rooks. For the first time in the Square I watched Reed Bunting. Very easy bird didn’t pay any attention to me, and hiding in the bush from the passing dogs for about ten seconds. Bunting foraged by seeds of some climbing plants. Also I saw seven Lesser Witethroats, all seven birds look very cheerful. Redwing was found twice.