[TN-Bird] Re: Can we expect. . .?
- From: Michael Todd <birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "wgpu@xxxxxxxxxxx" <wgpu@xxxxxxxxxxx>, TN-Birds <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 09:20:02 -0800 (PST)
Bates,
Let me first say I am speaking with nothing more than personal opinion on this
subject......Since there has been a definite uptick in Common Redpolls across
the state the last few years, it definitely wouldn't hurt to keep a close eye
on feeders during the coming Arctic blast. But, I don't remember these birds
having been directly tied to a major cold front coming thru; though my memory
isn't what it used to be... It seems like a poor year to the north of us for
Redpolls in the southern end of their regular winter range. I wouldn't think
chances would be much better than normal for this species during this time, but
hopefully we will get lucky! I don't remember the distribution of the
historical records, though there weren't very many I don't think (don't have
any reference handy here at work) Always a treat when we get one!
Good Birding!!
Mike Todd
McKenzie, TN
birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.pbase.com/mctodd
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From: Bates Estabrooks <wgpu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: TN-Birds <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2014 8:01 AM
Subject: [TN-Bird] Can we expect. . .?
To avoid unnecessary expectations, I left the species name out of the Subject
line.
I was wandering whether or not we can expect Common Redpolls along with a cold
snap like we're about to get? What experience do long-time TN birders have
with these types of conditions?
Thanks.
Bates Estabrooks
Anderson Cty.
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