Date: 10/3/25 6:12 am
From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Winter Finch Forecast 2025-26
I just came across this year’s Winter Finch Forecast, dated Sept 28. Based on poor cone crops in the boreal forests, they think this could be a big irruption year. They are already seeing irruptions of Red-breasted Nuthatches and Purple Finches. Much of the report focuses on Ontario, the eastern US and the Great Lakes region, but some reference is made further west.

Many of the species will visit feeders with nyjer and black sunflower seeds.

If any of you more experienced birders have a perspective, please share.

The report can be found at:

https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2025-2026

The natural world is so fascinating, as are the people who study and report on it.
Enjoy the read!

Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO


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