Space was at a premium today as more birds came to the feeders. I already had upwards of 70 American Goldfinches, a couple of Pine Siskins and a couple of Common Redpolls.
Today, I noted at least a dozen Pine Siskins, and 6 or 7 Common Redpolls. An American Tree Sparrow joined the juncos on the ground today. The Tree Sparrow is rather uncommon here in town at the feeder, but I have noticed over the years, one or more usually show up after a snowfall or snowstorm. With the snow last night and today, it probably decided to drop in.
I managed to get out for a drive late morning, but not much was seen along the St. Clair River. On the back roads, there were lots of Snow Buntings and a few Horned Larks. A couple of Northern Harriers were hunting local field. There seems to be a number of harriers around this winter.
Blake ... nice pictures!
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Nice photos Blake, we've yet to see White-winged crossbills, Pine Siskins and Redpolls at our feeders here just yet. That said, Claire is still working on her Bird ID skills.
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