[TN-Bird] Where Are They

Greetings Birders,

Has no one seen Evening Grosbeak during this snowy cold weather?  In '93 and 
the next couple of years just after I came to Buladean there was erratic 
flocking at my feeders.  It was always startling to see the large thick conical 
bills.  Their color was similar to the American Goldfinch but they are so huge.

I would also see Purple Finch among the House Finch.  It seems that the House 
Finch will disappear for several weeks then one or two will put in an 
appearance, then a nice flock of 6 to 8 will gather at my feeders.  They will 
be present for several days to several weeks then I won't see them again for 
awhile.

The Goldfinch are the same.  For several days or weeks I will have a flock of 
10 to 11, then I won't see them for a while.  During this period of snow and 
cold I have only had one... And this one has been a regular.

This season I will have one Purple Finch at a time feeding but they never 
linger.  I have had both males and female this season so they are not the same 
Purple Finch.

Just wondering.. I would love to have some refugees from the weather further 
north.  Will continue to check to see if anyone else does.

Tess Cumbie
Buladean, NC  ( In the mountains near Johnson City, TN)



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