[Bristol-Birds] Re: [bcbirdclub] Siskin Invasion - Buchanan County, VA

We're covered up with Siskins as well. I estimated the numbers for the 12th & 
13th at 200+. They noy only seem to push out the other Finches, but even 
dominate the feeders over the Jays,Doves and Cardinals. I guess there is not 
only safety, but also strength in numbers! Dave R
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Talbott 
  To: Buchanan Birds ; Bristol Birds ; Virginia Birds 
  Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:58 PM
  Subject: [bcbirdclub] Siskin Invasion - Buchanan County, VA


  Hey Everyone,

  Our flock of Siskins was back again this morning.  My best guess is 100+ 
birds.  It was interesting that the Siskins seem to keep the Goldfinch and 
House Finches away from the platform feeders.  Also, they are fearless when it 
comes to people.  I was able to take pictures of them from a distance of about 
2-3 feet with a little silver Coolpix camera.  There is a huge influx of 
Siskins here in Buchanan County with several flocks over 100 birds reported.  
My Dad says he has a lot more Siskins than he had Goldfinch last year and that 
they went through 8 pounds of sunflower seeds this morning - I'm going to try 
to get a rough count on this flock tomorrow morning.  His best guess was 400+ 
Siskins (feeders in three different areas of yard).

  Anyway, here is a link to some pictures I took this morning.
   http://www.pbase.com/aquilaet/siskins

  Ed Talbott
  Grundy, VA




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