A bird a day: Eighty-nine (Scarlet Leaf Counter)

Where the heck have I been? Gosh, I don't know... I took a short trip to Vancouver (which was lovely)...but mostly home, it seems. We've had a mild Spring here in Kansas, and I have been enjoying that very much. It is unusual to have windows open to the breezes this time of year, and we've had more rain than usual. Both of these things have made me more likely to be out in the yard, and not inside next to the air conditioner vent. So, more yard work, less internet.
Back to my "Uncommon Birds" collection... this third bird is the
Scarlet Leaf Counter
Field Identification:
As the name suggests, this bird is bright red in color. When hidden from sight, it can be easily identified by a sharp staccato clicking sounding. People living in areas of high density Leaf Counter populations complain that the relentless call of this bird can be maddening.
Field Observation:
This is a very active bird that shows no preference for flock size. In fact, this variety has not been observed paying any attention to its companions, but instead seems to be entirely focused on surrounding foliage.