[NatureNS] Re: redpolls' range

Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:58:32 -0400 (AST)
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>We've had 100+ redpolls at our feeders here mixed with a few siskins and
goldfinches for the last couple of weeks, but lately they've been reduced
by at least a couple  by a sharp-shinned.

Just to add to the Redpoll discussion - There are large numbers in this
> area
> but they don't seem to need feeders except opportunistically. We are
> located
> up on a hill above Hantsport with a clear view to the Avon River and much
> of
> the town area. The Redpolls rarely come to my feeders in numbers, but you
> can certainly see them going by. Yesterday a huge flock suddenly appeared
> looking like a snow squall and veered towards me instead of going by.
> Within
> seconds the feeders were covered and the entire deck and patio was
> swarming
> with birds. After a minute or two it was clear that most were not finding
> much so I opened the patio door to throw out more food.  They vanished en
> masse. They did not come back although I saw the flock go by twice more in
> the next hour or so. I have seen large flocks before, both here and in
> Windsor - they are clearly not hurting for food.
>
> John Belbin - Hantsport
>


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