Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Day Pine Siskins

12/25/09 around noon
Observers: Janet Zinn, Alan Baratz, Valerie Heldt

Flock of 10-12 Pine Siskins feeding in the two sweetgums at the southwest side of the lake (between the gazebo and the benches which view West Island.)

Janet ZinnBrooklyn, NY
www.janetzinnphotography.com

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From Janet Schumacher:

Mid-southern end of Midwood was pretty active yesterday with the usual winter birds. Then a flock of at least a dozen siskins flew into the sweetgums . About 15 minutes later they flew west.

site = Prospect Park
date = 12/25/08
observers = Janet Schumacher

Red-bellied Woodpecker (2)
Downy Woodpecker (2)
Blue Jay (2+)
Black-capped Chickadee (2+)
Tufted Titmouse (2+)
Carolina Wren (1)
European Starling (6)
Northern Cardinal (4)
Pine Siskin 12+ Midwood
American Goldfinch (2+)