FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Re: feeder birds missing

[Charlie <cmmbirds@xxxxxxxxx>]

At Tremont (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blount County) the
Juncos showed up late, and are still low in numbers, compared to the
last 3 falls.  Most places I've been the White-throated sparrows seem
down a bit, but not dramatically.  I think the birds just have plenty
of other sources of food right now.  We'll see what January holds.

Maryland is experiencing a good irruption of Pine Siskins and Purple
Finches.  It look almost as good for them (and this is VERY early to
say...) as 1996, which was a banner year that included both species
of Redpolls.  They have not yet got Snow Buntings in most of their
usual haunts, so I think some birds have just not moved all the way
to wintering grounds.


Charlie

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Charlie Muise, Senior Naturalist
Now living in Maryville, TN
Still working in Great Smoky Mountains 
National Park

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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