I wouldn't be able to identify the berry Mark Vernon writes about without seeing the leaves - I do know, however, that the evergreen huckleberries are at their peak. I have a few in my yard -- and a saw a fox sparrow hanging around them. Below is a good link with description of the plant.

Patricia Stambor
Seattle

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