Storm Birds, Boulder, 1/4-6

[Thomas Heinrich]

After a conspicuous absence of 1.5-2 years, Pine Siskins have returned in large numbers to my feeders.  A flock of 20 that first appeared on Christmas Day, has more than tripled in size to the >74 that visited today.  Unfortunately, no redpolls or Lesser Goldfinches.

Also had a brief visit from the neighborhood N. Cardinal on 12/25, making that the second Christmas visit in a row. I enjoyed Stephen Jones' and Ruth Carol Cushman's recent article on the cardinal:
http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_24836119/january-nature-almanac-off-course-cardinal-delights-boulder

Good birding,
 
Thomas Heinrich
Boulder, CO
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