I spent some time in the North Maine Woods this AM and was surprised by the number and diversity of finch species found.
-- Most prevalent were Purple Finches which numbered in the hundreds and made up most of birds seen, but American Goldfinch and Pine Grosbeaks were quite numerous as well. Pine Siskins were seen in few locations, primarily on the Beaver Brook Road near Portage Lake. On the Pinkham Road not far out of Ashland I came upon two Red Crossbills picking up grit in the icy logging road.
Also notable was the number of Boreal Chickadees (20+) seen among the flocks of Black-capped and Red-breasted Nuthatches.
Its interesting to note that only a few finch species (Am Goldfinch primarily) are showing up in eastern Aroostook county, while areas west of Route 11 seems to be hopping.
Heres links to eBird lists with some horrible pictures...
Good Birding.
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