Haemorhous finch ID

[Derek Hill]

COBirds,

Within days of the Longmont Purple Finch report, south Texas reports a Cassin's Finch, far out of range, where Purple Finch would be more expected but still a fairly rare bird.  I guess these finches may be trickier than I thought. Maybe TEXBIRDS and COBirds can share opinions.

Texas CAFI
http://miriameaglemon.com/photo_gallery/2014%20Field%20Trips/November/Resaca%20de%20la%20Palma%20SP.html

Colorado PUFI
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dafekt1ve/15772478681/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dafekt1ve/15588523669/in/photostream/

Good birding,
Derek Hill
Fort Collins