Merry Finchmas in Richmond

[Joshua Jarvis]

On the 25th I took a walk on Fish Hatchery Rd. In Richmond from the powerlines to 32 and back. I saw a mixed flock of 41 goldfinches and Pine Siskins and a female purple finch. 

I also had some uncertain sightings. A flock of 16 birds who flew over who may be evening grosbeaks but I am not certain due to not being able to get a good enough look to see details. I also heard a possible red crossbill however it’s chip calls were not as evenly spaced as usual and varied from two chips to three, sometimes with a pause before the third.