Late last week we had our first confirmation of nesting Red Crossbills this
year as some birders documented carrying of nest material in Douglas County. It
was also the first-ever documentation of Type 4's nesting in Wisconsin. Pics
at: https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S42607677
Today I visited one of my Bayfield County priority blocks and saw many signs of
breeding activity, including many isolated pairs, several males feeding
females, one copulation event, and, best of all, a pair nest-building 45 feet
up in a red pine. Doc shots at:
https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S42762670
Now is a good time to visit priority blocks for the Wisconsin Breeding Bird
Atlas in search of this species. Learn more at:
https://ebird.org/atlaswi/news/red-crossbills-are-nesting-now-help-us-solve-the-mystery
Ryan Brady
Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
http://www.pbase.com/rbrady
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