[bcbirdclub] Re: European Greenfinch at Claytor lake
- From: Daniel Kendrick <kendridge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Herdfanmark@xxxxxxx" <Herdfanmark@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:49:24 -0700
Really cool Mark!
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 9, 2012, at 7:45 PM, Herdfanmark@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Greetings,
> I have seen several reports of Evening Grosbeaks
> throughout the region, and my first thought was this was that species, but
> after
> closer inspection I realized it was not an Evening Grosbeak but was
> smaller, and after more research I found this is to be a EUPOEAN GREENFINCH
> !
> This bird visited my feeders many times today! I contacted 2 Avian Doctors
> in the area & they said they were not aware of any breeders in our area ,
> nor have they seen this species in their offices, and advised me the
> probability of this being a wild naturally occurring species was more likely
> than
> an escaped bird. I know that this bird has been bred in captivity in the
> United States, but not commonly & the only report of a naturally occurring
> spec
> ies ever found in North America was documented in Quebec in April.2012 by
> the ABA!
> After Hurricane Sandy and the Northeaster that just
> came through I believe this to be a wild bird from Europe! If there are any
> breeders in the area that have them & have escaped please respond.! This
> could very well be the first American record of this species!.
> Provided this bird sticks around, anyone & everyone
> is more than welcome to come and see it !
> Just give me a call beforehand at 1-540-731-1730
>
> Good Birding Mark
> Mullins Pulaski County, Va
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