[CT Birds] Hoary Redpoll

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At 11:00 this morn, I Think I might have had a Hoary Redpoll, but need some help.

Within the 30 or so daily redpolls, was a new one. This one was a bit brighter from all the rest (stood out) on back, and had very few very light obscured side stripes, with clear white under tail covs, and clear rump with a ting of light pink!   It was a male in full color, but lighter rose on chest and cap.   The only drawback to making a  conclusion was - the bill was about the size of Commons. I did read that Hoary bills can be like a common's in length though.

I tried for a pix, but they all flew off before I got back, and as of 4:00, I have had up to 10 birds visit each Hr, with this question bird missing. Darn - need your input please...

Also - I have been getting 1 to 4 Pine Siskins regularly since Dec, anyone else getting Siskins?

Paul Carrier