[wisb] Slightly off topic, Crossbills in Illinois
- From: Zachary Sutton <zaksutton2@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 21:50:15 -0600
Hello all,
Although I was not the observer and this wasn't in Wisconsin I think this
can be beneficial for us. My parents in Urbana, Illinois called today
asking me to help identify some new birds at their bird bath; turns out
they had 6 RED CROSSBILLS!
The reason I'm sharing is because the Crossbills weren't eating pine cones
but were eating sweet gum balls from the tree across the street. I heard
someone mention once that Crossbills will do that, but didn't pay much
attention. If anyone has any sweet gum trees, keep your eyes open! And if
Crossbills are stopping off in Central Illinois, they could visit anywhere
in Wisconsin this winter!
Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77072538@N08/8460605454/
Zak Sutton
Waukesha, Waukesha Co
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