Chirps and Cheeps

I finally had one, lone Common Redpoll show up at our feeders today. She accompanied the growing group of house finches and goldfinches we’re getting each day. A special thanks to one of the birders in my area who posted to our news group about the redpolls who visited his feeders. After reading of his success, I got re-inspired and topped off my thistle feeder, grabbed my laptop and camera, and set-up shop to work in front of the window today. And sure enough, at about 2PM, the little fellow showed up! This is a life list bird for me…

As a side note, I haven’t seen the Carolina Wren in about 2 weeks nor the Pine Siskins in about 4 weeks that were both becoming regulars to the feeders. Blue Jays are around, but seem rather scarce...

Also seen today:

• Northern Cardinal – 3
• Dark-eyed Junco – 8
• White-breasted Nuthatch – 3
• Red-breasted Nuthatch – 2
• American Tree Sparrow - 3
• American Goldfinch – 11
• House Finch – 16
• Black-capped Chickadee – 5
• Tufted Titmouse – 4
• Downy Woodpecker – 2
• Hairy Woodpecker - 2
• Red-bellied Woodpecker – 1