Hi Bill-
Do you have a reference for a widespread lack of cones?
Here on the northern Oregon coast, we had a very large Sitka Spruce Cone
Crop
but in January, at least, these seeds all seem to have dropped and the
crossbills
(both species) are feeding, in my limited experience. on Shore Pine seeds
that
are fairly abundant. Maybe others in Oregon (or Washington) can comment
on crossbill food sources in 2017 as I didn't make it to the coast until
January.
I'll forward this to OBOL since I'm sure people here will be interested in
your eBird article.
Best regards,
Bob OBrien PDX
On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 9:04 PM, Bill Tweit <bill.tweit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If driving to the coast to see White-winged Crossbills seems odd to you,
that's because it is. Incredibly odd. The coastal incursion of
White-winged Crossbills that we have been witnessing for the last several
months is totally without precedent in WA and OR birding records. For
those who are Red Crossbill experts, these last few months have been
equally unprecedented for the number of records of Type 1 and 2 found on
the coast. What is going on?
Check out eBird Northwest for my recent note that describes the extent of
this event, and provides some background on why it may be happening. And,
while you are there, read about 2018, The Year of the Bird. Then, go bird
the coast to witness this event, which may be winding down, so go soon.
Bill Tweit
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