Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pine Siskens

Pine Siskens are not long term residents here.  Based on observation to date they pass through; staying about two weeks in Spring and Fall.  They're here in big numbers now, primarily feeding on Niger seed.  No doubt the Redpolls will be here soon...winter.  Also saw three Evening Grossbeaks at the feeder, first I have seen here in over 20 years (Jane got photos of some this summer).  Highly eruptive, an amazing bird.  Unfortunately when I got my camera they were scared away by of all things a Pileated Woodpecker.  Birding life is good!




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  1. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Great shots, Jack. Tell Jane to share her Evening Grosbeaks. The only time I have ever seen them was UpNorth a long, long time ago. We get Pine Siskens once in a while.

    Doug

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  2. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    What a great post Jack! I love this line: Unfortunately when I got my camera they were scared away by of all things a Pileated Woodpecker.

    Jessica

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