Hey, a guy who gets a Le Conte's Sparrow while sitting on his porch shouldn't complain. Roger Mayhorn Compton Mt ----- Original Message ----- From: David & Susan Raines To: opiehunter@xxxxxxxxx ; Bristol Birds ; buchanan co bc ; virginia birds Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:55 PM Subject: [bcbirdclub] Re: Purple Finch, Pine Siskin Invasion - Russell County All right, first it was Jerry, then Mike, then Roger & now you! When's my turn? Dave R/Breaks ----- Original Message ----- From: Thomas Hunter To: Bristol Birds ; buchanan co bc ; virginia birds Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: [bcbirdclub] Purple Finch, Pine Siskin Invasion - Russell County I had not seen any Siskins or Purple Finches until today. I noticed this morning that something had eaten a lot of seeds from our feeders. I went outside a few minutes ago and there were 20 plus Pine Siskins and 20 plus Purple Finches. I also had several American Goldfinches and House Finches. I noticed several of the Puple Finches were young males (colored like females but with a splash of red). This is by far the earliest I have had Siskins visit our feeders. Tom Tom & Laverne Hunter Russell County Bird Club Lebanon, VA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3235 - Release Date: 11/03/10 08:36:00