My photos are lousy, but they record an event. Every winter redpolls arrive from the north. I couldn't ID these birds without help, as they are a mix of male and female adults, as well as juveniles.
I do have an old photo, or two.
Red polls, large number in the area this year, they come down from the North each year, some years more that others, after food. The cone crop in the Boreal is poor this year forcing high numbers south. They love Nyjer seed!
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Hari Om
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see such a cute wee bird... a good number of them too!!! YAM xx
...redpolls are new to me.
ReplyDeleteThey are new to me. But any sparrow-like bird is a sparrow to me, even though some have tried (in vain) to educate me.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty birds with their red hats! According to your map we should see redpolls here, but I don't think I ever have. I'll be looking for them now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great winter for redpolls, charming little birds. Usually in winters when they visit I have them at my bird feeders, but so far they have declined to put in an appearance. Lots in local parks, however.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing them some years but haven't seen any for a long time now.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see the Redpolls.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your photographs and the video :)
All the best Jan
We had a gang pass through here last week.
ReplyDeleteHi, we usually have redpolls visiting every winter, but so far I ahve not seen a single one :( And I miss them. Loved to see yours. :)
ReplyDeletethey ae a very pleasant little bird. there are lots here this year but they haven't come to my place.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little bird! Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteVery busy at your feeder.
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