** PURPLE FINCHES [Roselin pourpré] seem to be re-appearing at feeder
yards again. Dave Christie reports a showing of 9 on Wednesday morning, the
first in some weeks for him. They actually outnumber the AMERICAN GOLDFINCHES
[Chardonneret jaune] at Dave’s feeders now.
** I wonder where all the COMMON REDPOLLS [Sizerin flammé] are. There were
reports of huge numbers moving down from the north, but there have been few
reports of them at feeders and most bird counts did not seem to get high numbers
as yet. The next few weeks may change all that.
** Also the large number of reports of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS [Jaseur boréal]
to the north of us earlier seem to be moving down with some quite large flocks
having been seen more locally, recently, taking advantage of the huge berry crop
awaiting.
** At our own feeder yard, AMERICAN GOLDFINCH [Chardonneret jaune] is the
main patrons in numbers, with approximately 35, with AMERICAN TREE SPARROW
[Bruant hudsonien] next at 8, to accompany 2 SONG SPARROWS [Bruant chanteur] and
the one immature WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW [Bruant à couronne blanche] is still
present. It has found the mid cut sunflower seed chips and how to get them from
a hanging feeder, and seems to be making them its main food item. The other
sparrows seem to go between the millet and the chips more. Other expected
regulars are in lower numbers, with no other surprises yet.
What are other feeder yards attracting?
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW IMMATURE TO SUNFLOWER CHIPS.DEC 31, 2015.NELSON POIRIER
