I was visited by a Common Redpoll at the feeders this morning. They usually spend their winters farther north but this year appears to be an irruption year with food shortagesgoing on. Jefferson county has had a big influx of Red-breasted Nuthatches, Purple Finches and Pine Siskins already. There has also been one local report of Evening Grosbeak.
On Oct 25, 2012, a red morph Eastern screech owl was seen inside my nest box with its head popped outside. If this is a returning owl, it is probably a female. The first owl ever to occupy the nest box was seen Feb 11, 2011, and was a red morph. She and her mate (a gray morph) fledged 3 owlets May 14, 2012.
Had Pine Siskins at my feeders all today today with the max count being 24. Also had a rare Field Sparrow (for my yard). Looks like it might be a siskin irruption winter. Typically I may see one or two during the first week of November as they are passing through and that’s it for the fall and winter. Apparently, not this season.
2012-2013 Winter Finch Forecast
At my feeder today:
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