[obol] Re: wintering Finches (was Purple Finch Migration)
- From: "Paul T. Sullivan" <paultsullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "obol" <obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:19:26 -0700
Joel,
We would echo your comment about wintering goldfinches. We had LOTS of Pine
Siskins for a long time earlier this winter. Now we have a pair of LESSER
GOLDFINCHES, but we have yet to see an American Goldfinch this year in
western Oregon. Our only sightings were in Joseph & Elgin.
Good birding, everyone,
Paul Sullivan & Carol Karlen
McMinnville
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Subject: Purple Finch Migration
Date: Mon Mar 11 2013 7:41 am
From: joel.geier AT peak.org
Tim Rodenkirk wrote:
Purple Finches overwinter in small numbers ... perhaps more common in
the valley.
Tim & All,
Purple Finches have been the most abundant finch species all winter at
E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, with small flocks scattered around the
wildlife area, and one roving flock of more than 20. They can also be
found regularly in winter in brushy (revegetating clearcuts) of
McDonald-Dunn Forest, and other sites with early seral habitat such as
the tree plantings at Luckiamute State Natural Area. These flocks are
occurring in places without feeders, but with generally good supplies of
ash seeds, rose hips, apples, and such.
It's typical to see good numbers of Purple Finches throughout the winter
in brushy areas on the Willamette Valley floor. Their numbers seem to
thin out during the nesting season. They have a noticeable pattern of
spring arrival at slightly higher elevations in the coast range.
What we haven't been seeing locally this winter is American Goldfinches.
I've seen a pair of Lesser Goldfinches, but I have yet to see an
American Goldfinch in the Camp Adair area this year.
Good birding,
Joel
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Joel Geier
Camp Adair area north of Corvallis
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