Kay and I have been hearing a call note repeatedly in several different areas, but have been unable to get a visual to confirm here in SoCal.  Kay has insisted it was the “Pid-er-ik” of Western tanager, but I’ve argued it is just not right.  Today again I heard right from the front driveway as we parked and looking up saw a yellowish bird on a palm frond next door.  Bingo.  Got to share with our neighbor’s, a Mom and  little girl who were duly impressed.   I’m right!