[CT Birds] about Redpolls

[Frank Mantlik]

Hi Paul,
Of the 2 or 3 flocks of redpolls I've seen in CT
recently, all have been feeding on natural food, such
as birch catkins.  So in my small sample, I'd say they
are preferring birches or weed seeds to feeders, at
least at this point in the season.  But, I'm still
hoping to find one or more at our feeding station.
Frank Mantlik
Stratford

--- Carrier Graphics <carriergraphics at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I have a curious question - about Redpolls.
> 
> Seems Redpolls are being seen in good sized flocks
> here in CT so far 
> this year. But most all reports of them described on
> this list at 
> birdfeeders are of singles or just a few more.
> In years past, they seemed always to be at our
> feeders in larger 
> numbers, staying for only a day or two, then leaving
> as Redpolls often 
> do.
> 
> I am curious as to how many people on this list are
> getting Redpolls at 
> their feeders, and how many birds for how long?
> 
>   I have been seeing a single male Redpoll in with
> my daily Siskins for 
> about 4 weeks now. I would assume he has lost his
> flock, and has settled 
> in with the Siskins and their food source.
> 
> Might this situation change when more Redpolls
> possibly enter CT as the 
> winter progresses?  Any thoughts on this ? And if
> and when they do show 
> up in numbers - remember to check for Hoaries!
> 
> Paul Carrier
> 
> 
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