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Birding Reports => Backyard Birding => Topic started by: Andreas Jonsson on October 20, 2010, 02:29:09 PM

Title: Feeders in Trinity Bellwoods Park
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 20, 2010, 02:29:09 PM: On the weekend I placed some bird feeders is Trinity Bellwoods Park, and the birds have already found them. In this thread I'll post some updates from these feeders.

Edit: As of October 31 the feeding station includes a sunflower seed feeder, a thistle seed sack, a suet cage and a metal cylinder with peanuts.

Please feel welcome to come by and have a look if you are in the area, and contribute to the feeding station if you like, but keep it neat and tidy please. The feeders are located on the west side of the dog bowl in the north end of the park, just east of the John Gibson House. Look for the feeders near a group of conifer trees.

There are a ton of squirrels in the park, but I have received some good advice here on the forum, and so far my feeders have not had any squirrel visits as far as I can tell. I've hung the feeders as far as possible from trunks and branches using fishing lines (which I am assuming the squirrels don't like to climb).

Yesterday there were mainly Chickadees at the feeders. Today, I found a quadruple of sparrows underneath one feeder, including a House, Song, White-throated and Fox Sparrow. Fox and Song sparrow are new for the park.

Full list observed at around noon:

3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Hermit Thrush
10   American Robin
1   Fox Sparrow
1   Song Sparrow
1   White-throated Sparrow
5   Dark-eyed Junco
1   House Sparrow

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TOhHpXxqKeI/AAAAAAAAGBo/Fz2c9cjMoD4/s640/IMG_4043.JPG)
Title: 21 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 21, 2010, 04:13:25 PM: Two new visitors to the feeders today, two Downy Woodpeckers. Otherwise pretty much the same birds as yesterday, except I couldn't find the Fox sparrow.

3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Hermit Thrush
5   American Robin
1   Song Sparrow
3   White-crowned Sparrow
7   Dark-eyed Junco
Title: 22 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 22, 2010, 12:23:36 PM: Today, increasing numbers of White-throated Sparrow, and a large flock of Juncos.

3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Hermit Thrush
5   American Robin
7   White-throated Sparrow
46   Dark-eyed Junco
2   House Sparrow
Title: 22 October, afternoon
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 22, 2010, 03:26:27 PM: This is so exiting I had to go another time this afternoon. Found the Fox sparrow again, a Downy Woodpecker, and a Purple Finch (yet another species for my park list). Can't wait to see what's there tomorrow.

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Fox Sparrow
1   Purple Finch
Title: Feeder birds
Post by: Leslie Kinrys on October 22, 2010, 04:26:09 PM: Hi Andreas,

Nice meeting you at the TOC meeting. In our yard in the Bathurst/Sheppard area, I've had one male and one female Purple Finches, with the female still hanging around. I've had two Fox Sparrows hanging out with a small flock of White-throated Sparrows, too.
Title: 25 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 24, 2010, 08:00:35 PM: Nice meeting you too Leslie. You seem to have the same variety of birds as I do.

Today I did a quick stop at the feeders just before sunset. I was in a bit of a rush, so there could well have been more birds. Some new birds have arrived, White-crowned Sparrows and more Fox sparrows.

2     Black-capped Chickadee
5    Fox Sparrow
5    White-throated Sparrow
2    White-crowned Sparrow
3    Dark-eyed Junco
Title: 28 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 28, 2010, 10:15:14 AM: I haven't been able to check on the feeders in the last couple of days, but this morning I was there again. I found roughly the same birds as before.

3   Black-capped Chickadee
3   Fox Sparrow
6   White-throated Sparrow
20   Dark-eyed Junco
Title: 29 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 29, 2010, 10:58:34 PM: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TNje-X6u_mI/AAAAAAAAFyg/rzc3dY1mL34/s640/IMG_3864.JPG)
American Goldfinches on Thistle Seed Feeder

Finally Goldfinches have found the Nyjer feeder I hung up a couple of days ago. Also, a Red-breasted Nuthatch was a first-time visitor.

1   Sharp-shinned Hawk
1   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   American Robin
2   Fox Sparrow
5   White-throated Sparrow
10   Dark-eyed Junco
1   Purple Finch
8   American Goldfinch
7   House Sparrow

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TM5fUtcCRvI/AAAAAAAAFuI/78CAG91T2i0/s640/IMG_3830.JPG)
Purple Finch and American Gold Finch on Sunflower seed feeder
Title: 30 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 30, 2010, 09:09:24 PM: No new birds today. But great views of many Fox Sparrows.

2   Black-capped Chickadee
5   Fox Sparrow
5   White-throated Sparrow
12   Dark-eyed Junco
2   American Goldfinch
Title: 31 October
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on October 31, 2010, 05:20:29 PM: (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TM5fCfQTUjI/AAAAAAAAFt0/KOe4YmFg9EY/s640/IMG_3800.JPG)
Black-capped Chickadee on Sunflower seed feeder

Early this afternoon there was lots of activity at the feeders. Some new male Purple Finches showing up (before I've only seen females).

A squirrel bit off the fishing line hanging the suet while I was watching. That means none of the feeders are squirrel safe anymore. I really thought the 40-pound line I was using would be thick enough...

3   Black-capped Chickadee
5   Fox Sparrow
1   Song Sparrow
5   White-throated Sparrow
10   Dark-eyed Junco
3   Purple Finch
8   American Goldfinch
3   House Sparrow
Title: 2 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 02, 2010, 03:49:31 PM: I didn't post yesterday, birds where pretty much the same, with a high score of 6 Fox Sparrows.

Today, the first Pine Siskins of the season had arrived. I didn't stay long, so the counts are low.

3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Fox Sparrow
3   White-throated Sparrow
2   Dark-eyed Junco
3   Pine Siskin
7   American Goldfinch
10   House Sparrow
Title: 3 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 03, 2010, 03:35:55 PM: (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TNjd6bp34_I/AAAAAAAAFyU/C1Iwf-FsAlM/s640/IMG_3926.JPG)
Dark-eyed Junco

Two first time visitors at the feeders today, Northern Cardinal and House Finch, and a White-crowned Sparrow showed up again, after a few days absence.

3   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   American Robin
3   Fox Sparrow
2   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
3   Dark-eyed Junco
1   Northern Cardinal
1   House Finch
5   American Goldfinch
10   House Sparrow

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TNjN8cFr2AI/AAAAAAAAFxk/7wrzJpWScjI/s640/IMG_3903.JPG)
American Goldfinches on on Sunflower seed feeder
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Post by: Reuven_M on November 03, 2010, 03:54:21 PM: Is the robin actually coming to the feeder?
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Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 03, 2010, 05:57:47 PM: Nae, he's just hanging around in the shrubs underneath, Same for the various sparrows and Juncos.
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Post by: Reuven_M on November 03, 2010, 06:21:28 PM: yeah, I'd be surprised to see a robin actually at a feeder
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Post by: ravynne40 on November 03, 2010, 07:02:45 PM: That is so cool Andy, did you just put the feeders in wooded areas and can anyone put feeders anywhere in a public park like that? I'm curious because I wanted to place some feeders in our wooded areas here at Marie Curtis but I'm not sure about the laws/by-laws etc.
I did notice that there were some nesting boxes (some new and quiet large!) I'm wondering if they were for owls..

Irene
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Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 03, 2010, 07:16:52 PM: I probably shouldn't say this, but don't know whether it is allowed. I figure as long as I keep it discrete and tidy, it won't disturb anyone.
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Post by: ravynne40 on November 03, 2010, 07:36:31 PM: ok "mum's the word" :)
Title: 15 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 16, 2010, 10:22:57 AM: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TOGoiCPGhuI/AAAAAAAAF04/MMlFfdI-r2k/s640/IMG_4001.JPG)
Black-capped Chickadee and American Goldfinch

I've started to bring my camera out to the feeders and has been able to get some decent shots. I've also updated some of the earlier post with photos.

I visited the feeders pretty much daily last the past week, but I wasn't able to come back here to write about it. This report is from yesterday. The number of House Sparrows has increased, and migrants, such as White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow and Dark-eyed Junco appear to be in fewer numbers. I haven't seen the Fox Sparrows for about a week, so they are likely gone south. Two new species visited yesterday, a Hairy Woodpecker and an American Tree Sparrow. Full list below:

1   Hairy Woodpecker
5   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   American Tree Sparrow
2   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
5   Dark-eyed Junco
3   House Finch
5   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TOGm1jyLjlI/AAAAAAAAF0k/12NESW4HcxU/s640/IMG_3982.JPG)
White-throated Sparrow

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TOGnyu699aI/AAAAAAAAF0w/vagKFSiZpnI/s640/IMG_3992.JPG)
Hairy Woodpecker
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Post by: angieinto on November 16, 2010, 10:35:07 AM: I think that is a lovely idea, I hope the people visiting the park enjoy watching the birds. :D
Title: 20 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 21, 2010, 05:13:25 PM: The diversity of birds have not been changing much recently, although the number of House Sparrows is increasing. It's becoming a problem because the seeds I sprinkle on the ground don't last very long.

I wonder how long the migrants will stay around. I assume that in the midst of winter all but the Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Nuthatches and House Sparrows will have left.

Here's a video of a Downy Woodpecker on the suet feeder:

http://vimeo.com/17043828 (http://vimeo.com/17043828)

Today's list:

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
3   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
2   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
3   Dark-eyed Junco
4   House Finch
11   American Goldfinch
40   House Sparrow
Title: 21 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 21, 2010, 05:16:29 PM: I've received amazing feedback from people in the park; everytime I visit someone walks up to me and tells me how much they enjoy spending time around the feeders. It seems, people just love birds, birdwatchers or not. Today one gentleman offered money to support the feeding station; I suggested he help out filling up the ever emptying feeders instead.

While today's visit was rather late (almost sunset) and the number of birds were low, there was one new visitor, a Mourning Dove.

1   Mourning Dove
3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
4   Dark-eyed Junco
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Post by: Niloc on November 23, 2010, 01:13:28 PM: What an excellent idea good for you!
Title: 23 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 23, 2010, 10:18:55 PM: (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TOw9fRY4CaI/AAAAAAAAGCs/zuxrLfRt3pE/s640/IMG_4086.JPG)
Purple Finch

There was a good variety of birds today, with good views of a female Purple Finch.

2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   American Robin
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
2   Dark-eyed Junco
1   Purple Finch
3   House Finch
2   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow

See a video here:

http://vimeo.com/17143453 (http://vimeo.com/17143453)

More pictures by Niloc here:

http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/v ... php?t=6823 (http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6823)
Title: 30 November
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on November 30, 2010, 03:20:48 PM: An American Kestrel came to hunt around the feeder today. I don't think I've seen one in the park before. Another one for my list :-)

1   American Kestrel
2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   Dark-eyed Junco
5   House Finch
3   American Goldfinch
40   House Sparrow
Title: 14 December
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on December 15, 2010, 03:35:31 AM: After the snow today there was lots of activity at the feeders. I made a movie of the various sparrows feeding on the ground. White-crowned and White-throated are still present.

http://vimeo.com/17836447 (http://vimeo.com/17836447)

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
3   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
2   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
10   Dark-eyed Junco
5   House Finch
10   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow
Title: 18 December
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on December 18, 2010, 03:42:48 PM: (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TQ0eDbRfHQI/AAAAAAAAGHE/LFXxJJBnaCY/s640/IMG_4144.JPG)
Red-breasted Nuthatch

For the Christmas Bird Counters out there: The same birds that have been present at the feeders for the last little while where today as well, including the White-crowned and White-throated sparrows. In all, the following birds were seen today in the early afternoon:

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
5   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
10   Dark-eyed Junco
10   House Finch
10   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow
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Post by: ravynne40 on December 21, 2010, 05:45:21 PM: What a great shot! Nice feeder too!
Title: 1 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 01, 2011, 04:41:55 PM: I wasn't able to fill the feeders as frequently over the Christmas holidays. Seems like the White-throated Sparrows and the White-crowned Sparrow might have moved on, at least I couldn't see them today. In the early afternoon the following birds were present:

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
3   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
8   House Finch
3   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow
Title: 2 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 02, 2011, 02:08:00 PM: Yep, it seems that leaving the feeders dry for a day or two forced some of the less common birds to move on. Juncos are gone too. Happy to see that one of the White-throated Sparrows was still around this afternoon.

1   Downy Woodpecker
2   Black-capped Chickadee
3   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
6   House Finch
1   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow
Title: 3 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 03, 2011, 02:29:26 PM: (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TSIhYp71ziI/AAAAAAAAGPE/A-IVM5_hiFY/s640/IMG_4153.JPG)
American Goldfinch

Apparently I wasn't patient enough, the Whiite-crowned Sparrow and both White-throated Sparrows were back on the spot today, along with the usual birds, except Juncos.

1   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
2   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
8   House Finch
8   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TSIhUJtaMKI/AAAAAAAAGO0/k-9tDgAtCyk/s640/IMG_4149.JPG)
White-crowned Sparrow
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Post by: ravynne40 on January 03, 2011, 04:13:57 PM: Great shots, you know what they say,,, build it and they will come..I figure birds are the same, once they know food was there..they will check and peep/call their buddies.
I"m glad this is a success. :)
Title: 7 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 07, 2011, 12:52:37 PM: Today the Juncos were back at the feeders, House finches were singing in the beautiful sunshine, and I could hear the familiar "Oh-Canada, Canada, Canada" phrase of the White-throated Sparrow. Feels like spring!

2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
4   Dark-eyed Junco
8   House Finch
8   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow
Title: 8 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 08, 2011, 03:37:34 PM: Lots of birds at the feeders today after tonight's snowfall. Similar numbers as in the past week, but 10+ Juncos.

One of the park's white squirrels was having fun on one of the sunflower seed feeders.

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TSjIzConpPI/AAAAAAAAH_c/mvw9CEQzd-I/s640/IMG_4170.JPG)
Title: 12 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 16, 2011, 10:04:06 PM: .(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TTOAH_drupI/AAAAAAAAIIk/pRa2tfIDP3c/s640/IMG_0024.JPG)
American Tree Sparrow

An American Tree Sparrow showed up at the feeders on Wednesday.

There is a video of some of the sparrows here:

http://vimeo.com/18859988 (http://vimeo.com/18859988)
Title: 16 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 16, 2011, 10:12:46 PM: (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TTN6BDLvz9I/AAAAAAAAIG0/aFzDDZ98Hnk/s640/IMG_0097.JPG)
Dark-eyed Junco

Today I met a friendlily couple who brought another feeder to the current collection. Thank you! It's a suet feeder, and the Downy Woodpeckers love it. Video here:

http://vimeo.com/18862753 (http://vimeo.com/18862753)

Also at the feeders today:

2   Downy Woodpecker
1   Hairy Woodpecker
2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
8   Dark-eyed Junco
10   House Finch
8   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TTN6ElSmqrI/AAAAAAAAIH0/Ie7YtP0dm_g/s640/IMG_0105.JPG)
White-throated Sparrow
Title: 31 January
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 31, 2011, 11:21:27 AM: Didn't manage to find the White-crowned Sparrow today. Busy, but not very diverse.

1    Black-capped Chickadee
1    Red-breasted Nuthatch
1    White-throated Sparrow
2    Dark-eyed Junco
8    House Finch
8    American Goldfinch
30    House Sparrow
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Post by: Luv2Bird on January 31, 2011, 11:59:40 AM: Wow Andreas .. nice shots! I've never seen an Albino squirrel before . You said 'one of' so I gather there is more than one .. how nice! Question re bird counts.
I have many many birds at our backyard feeders. Since I can't tell them apart .. how can count how many of each species ? One day we had 9 species at one time, but I can't hazard a guess as to how many times the same bird came back (and I would have counted it multiple times).
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Post by: Andreas Jonsson on January 31, 2011, 01:46:58 PM: Thanks.

Apparently there are three or four white squirrels in the park.

I only count the birds seen simultaneously at any given time.
Title: 12 February
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on February 12, 2011, 06:08:22 PM: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TVcOr-_30EI/AAAAAAAAITQ/EK_omZ-o5Uc/s640/IMG_1093.JPG)
Pigeons and House Sparrow

A couple of new guests arrived to the feeders today, Pigeons! I'm rather surprised they haven't found their way to my little free-food outlet before. The White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows are presents, but Woodpeckers have not been seen in a week or so.

Birds of the day:

2   Rock Pigeon
2   Black-capped Chickadee
1   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
1   Dark-eyed Junco
8   House Finch
10   American Goldfinch
30   House Sparrow

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_gxE8ldSoo40/TVcOnSKBUSI/AAAAAAAAITI/NBM1ooJ6Z7w/s640/IMG_1081.JPG)
White-crowned Sparrow
Title: 18-20 February
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on February 22, 2011, 02:13:45 PM: (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5536308034_dcc8a12a96_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonofjon/5536308034/)
Downy Woodpecker

I was out to the feeders Friday, Saturday, Sunday this past weekend to count for the Great Backyard Bird Count, and managed to report all species frequenting the feeders lately. I wrote a blog post with videos here:

http://sonofjon.wordpress.com/2011/02/2 ... ird-count/ (http://sonofjon.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/great-backyard-bird-count/)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5536307502_eb9fc222f8_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonofjon/5536307502/)
White-throated Sparrow
Title: Unusual House Finch
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on March 17, 2011, 10:00:29 PM: (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5536308354_f21d6b37be_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonofjon/5536308354/)
House Finch

On the Great Backyard Bird Count weekend I also noted this unusually un-streaked House Finch at the feeders. Compare with the more average streaking on the bird to the left below.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5535730661_93b6a5bb4e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonofjon/5535730661/)
House Finches and Red-bellied Nuthatch
Title: 17 March
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on March 17, 2011, 10:01:37 PM: (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5535174993_acac602832_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonofjon/5535174993/)
American Tree Sparrow

It's thinning out a little bit at the Trinity Bellwoods feeders. American Robins are back, singing, and I found an American Tree Sparrow today (click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcFqcjLQq9A) for video), but otherwise it was pretty quiet:

1   American Robin
1   American Tree Sparrow
1   White-throated Sparrow
2   House Finch
10   American Goldfinch
10   House Sparrow
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Post by: Reuven_M on March 18, 2011, 07:25:45 AM: I'm wondering if purple x house hybrid has been recorded, I can't find anything more than speculation. But this looks an awful lot like what I'd expect it to look like.
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Post by: Andreas Jonsson on March 18, 2011, 12:34:51 PM: You can be sure I was thinking Purple Finch more than once that day! I don't have experience with hybrids either. All I know is that House Finches can be very variable. If anyone reading this has experience from unstreaked individuals, please let us know.
Title: 19 March
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on March 19, 2011, 01:53:37 PM: Two new spring arrivals at the feeders today: Cooper's Hawk and Red-winged Blackbird.

1 Cooper's Hawk
2   Black-capped Chickadee
2   Red-breasted Nuthatch
1   American Robin
1   White-throated Sparrow
1   White-crowned Sparrow
2   Dark-eyed Junco
1   Red-winged Blackbird
5   House Finch
2   American Goldfinch
20   House Sparrow
Title: 12 April
Post by: Andreas Jonsson on April 13, 2011, 12:28:10 AM: With the arrival of spring migration I'm calling it quits for the feeders in the park for this year. I might keep a single sun-flower seed feeder in the park for another month or so, and I will continue to keep an eye on the feeder area during my bird walks throughout the spring (see here: http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/v ... php?t=7808 (http://outdoorontario.net/birds/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7808), and my blog).

It's been an interesting experience running these feeders, and I want to thank everybody who came by and supported me. However, I must admit that the commitment was somewhat exhausting. Would be great to find a partner in the area to share the work load for next winter.

The long staying White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows are still visiting the area (seen today), and new visitors are arriving every day (Song Sparrows, Fox Sparrows, American Tree Sparrows etc.).