I would love to see House and Purple Finches side by side! I keep hoping!
On Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 10:50 AM Bruni Haydl <bruni...> wrote:
> Rainy weather equals good birds. During the last two days, I had a number
> of male and a few female Purple finches at the feeders. It was neat to
> have Purple and House finches on the tube feeder at the same time. No
> matter how vibrant the Housefinch, the difference in color is so obvious.
>
> A Brown Thrasher is getting to be a regular on the suet attached to the
> walnut tree. Unlike the other birds who feed from the bottom, he perches
> on top of the basket, bending down to get the suet. Works for him.
>
> I spotted a new bird at the suet. About the size of a Goldfinch but a
> deep gold. Beautiful! I managed to get a photo, confirming that it was a
> Pine Warbler. He's been here twice this morning. Definitely a lifer for
> me.
>
> Bruni Haydl
> Jefferson Co
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