Date: 4/19/26 12:57 pm From: Gary Kohlenberg <jgk25...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Finches a bunch here at Kestrel Haven migration Observatory (Schuyler Cty)
Here in Ithaca, near Burns Rd, has been my best PUFI year ever over the last couple weeks. I’ve had up to 18 Purple Finch, 48 A. Goldfinch and the usual single digit number of House Finch.
My usual number of Purple Finch is one or two . Goldfinch usually averages much less.
I’ve even had a few Pine Siskin which is a treat. I’m still waiting for my 1st Evening Grosbeak.
Gary
On Apr 19, 2026, at 11:46 AM, John Gregoire <johnandsuegregoire...> wrote:
Worth noting is the very unusual congregation of finches dining here for going on to three weeks. While our norm over the last 38 years is regular visits by small numbers, this contingent is heavy on Purple Finch with many fewer House and Goldfinch. This morning we counted 18 PUFI, a dozen PUFI and 1 House. While few Hofi have been visiting, PUFIs have been running in the teens daily.
We've seen a few other reports of Pufi numbers, the geographic spread is worthy of this list requesting more such reporting.
