[CT Birds] about Redpolls

[Bear, Joe, RBSGC]

Paul/Frank,

Looks like the Redpolls are finally making there way inland in the SW
corner, given some recent reports and this one.  I came home Sat
afternoon and heard/saw a flock (40+) of small birds flying towards some
trees in my yard.  Some (maybe all?) at least were Redpolls as I heard
the call.  They quickly vanished though (mainly Oaks at our house) and
couldn't be relocated.  I went into the house and my wife pointed out 1
male Redpoll on the thistle feeder.  For the last 3 days there have been
anywhere from 1-3 on the thistle feeders- funny how only 3 peeled off
from the flock.

Joe Bear
Wilton 


Message: 10
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:18:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Frank Mantlik <mantlik at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] about Redpolls
To: Carrier Graphics <carriergraphics at sbcglobal.net>,	CT bird list
	<ctbirds at lists.ctbirding.org>
Message-ID: <334151.11182.qm at web82108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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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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