The finch numbers continue to grow in northern Maine. In order of abundance, Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Siskins, Common Redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks are now widespread in northern and central Aroostook County.
-- For a short time this AM, (prior to the predicted arrival of Snowmageddon), I had several hundred birds gorging at my feeders. Evening Grosbeaks were the most numerous species with 180+ birds.
Also in attendance were well over 100 Pine Siskins with lesser numbers of Common Redpolls and an attractive troupe of Pine Grosbeaks. My unusual gray backed male PIGR continues to visit the yard.
Continuing uncommon winter-ers for my Woodland feeder are a male Northern Cardinal, a White-breasted Nuthatch, a Dark-eyed Junco and a Euro Starling. Rounding out the flock are Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, a half dozen Red-breasted Nuthatches, American Tree Sparrows, Blue Jays and several dozen Black-capped Chickadees.
I received a report of a Barred Owl was stalking rodents during the day at a Caribou feeder this weekend.
Also, saw my first Rough-legged Hawk of the season on Sunday near the border in the River-de-Chute area of Easton. Spectacular kiting in the howling wind!
Good birding
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