Date: 2/17/26 10:25 am From: Bob Reed via groups.io <bobreed1987...> Subject: Re: [ALbirds] Obtaining birds for coloration research
I have a half dozen Purple Finches, and many Goldfinches. 88838 Tallassee
Hwy., Tallassee
You are welcome; call first, please
Bob Reed
COL US Army, Retired
334-283-5886 Home
334-207-0985 Mobile
On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 08:21 adc0090 via groups.io <adc0090=
<auburn.edu...> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Hope you're doing well! My name is Amberlee Cook, and I'm a doctoral
> student in Dr. Geoff Hill's lab at Auburn University. I'm studying red and
> yellow carotenoid coloration in finches and how it's related to
> mitochondria. I have been unable to attract purple finches to my feeders in
> Auburn, and I’ve only attracted a few American Goldfinches, and these are
> my key study birds. I’m looking for a yard with either of these species
> coming to a feeder where the homeowner would allow me to catch and remove
> birds for study. All capture will be done with state and federal permits
> and with approval of the animal care committee at Auburn. Thank you for
> your help!
>
> Amberlee
>
>
