[CT Birds] Redpoll weight

[David.F.Provencher at dom.com]

Paul, Bent's mass values (13 to 14 grams) are correct. Though as you noted
the numbers will be slightly higher for the larger races, maybe a gram?
Also males generally are slightly heavier than females (To my fellow
science geeks: yes I know mass and weight are not truly the same).

Dave





                                                                           
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In answer to Bobs question of:

So what does a REDPOLL weigh? Well I have one in the freezer, and on the
Weightwatchers scale it comes in at 1/2 Oz.
In Bents book, it states: Adults are 13 - 14 grams. Thats very light weight
and in the hand its like holding nothing at all. I was amazed how small
this bird really is in the hand.

Also today, I again had a visit from the much larger Common Redpoll
subspecies. It seems to feed by itself, and much more often on the ground.

I still have 20 REDPOLLS feeding today, April 8th, and in 2 days will beat
my late record - please post your last sighting to this post on your last
sighting to know when the last Redpoll has left the State.
PS) working on my 5th bag of Nyger!

Paul Carrier - Harwinton

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