[TN-Bird] PINE SISKIN INVASION

From: "Virginia Curtis" <eyesew@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "TN-Bird Post" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:47:30 -0600
With the two inches plus of snow here in DeKalb county we were out early 
scraping and sweeping so we could get some seed out for the birds when they 
woke up.  They were grateful and came in large numbers to feed.  At one point 
we counted over 75 Pine Siskins on the ground and feeder, enjoying the thistle 
and sunflower seeds.  It is the most we have ever seen at one time, until today 
our largest flock was 11.  What a beautiful sight, they outnumbered the 
Goldfinches about 9 to 1.  It will take a look of seed if they choose to stay 
here for the winter.  We certainly hope they do.
Tommy and Virginia Curtis
Smithville, TN
DeKalb County 
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