Favorite?

Wintering American Robin in snow-covered juniper berries,
currently my favorite bird

When I started this blog two and a half years ago, one of my first posts was about my "Top Ten Favorite Birds." From time to time I wonder if that list still reflects my favorites. So, I think I will re-visit that question and come up with a new list of my Top Ten Favorite Birds. My problem is that I am unclear as to what criteria to use in determining my favorite. Here is a definition:

fa-vor-ite, n. a thing regarded with special liking.

My! That doesn't help at all. Nevertheless, I will come up with my new list of favorites one way or another. You will read about them starting sometime next week.