[Bristol-Birds] finches

We have a pear tree that sits at the corner of our elevated deck on which and 
from which I feed the birds.  This tree is often the staging area for the 
various birds before forays to the feeding stations.  In the case of titmice, 
chickadees, and nuthatches, they often use it for perching while opening 
sunflower seeds they have taken from deck.  It also provides additional space 
for perching while contemplating whether to rest, feed, or fly.  And It's 
certainly been an asset to my birding by providing abundant perches for casual 
observation of whatever decides to linger.
Just now (10:45 AM, Feb. 18) I saw 18 purple finches and about 30 pine siskins 
perched throughout.  What a treat!  

Todd Eastin
from 3,100' on Marriage Ground Ridge
Shady Valley (Johnson Co.), TN

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