This past Sunday morning, I also observed a single Pine Siskin on the
ground below my backyard feeders.  The PISI is a new bird for my yard
list.  A Red-breasted Nuthatch has become a regular visitor.

Tom Marko
Olney, MD
Montgomery Bird Club


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From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Gail B. Mackiernan <>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 2:41 PM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] For us too -- Finally, SISKINS, PUFI

We also were very pleased to *finally* dip in on the "finch explosion"
with a modest visit of a brownie Purple Finch and a single Pine Siskin
this afternoon. The number of Goldfinches at our feeders, which had
declined in the last week, was up again to peak capacity today so
perhaps another "wave" of finchy visitors.

A Red-breasted Nuthatch also made a brief foray. We have have 1 of these
off and on for some weeks, not the same bird.

Other than that, pretty much the same old...but fun to watch!

Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Lin Just <>
> Finally had a pair of PINE SISKINS at our feeder since last week.  I
thought 
> they would prefer the thistle seed, but actually have been feeding on
hulled 
> sunflower and black oil sunflower seed.  Also have had a pair of
PURPLE 
> FINCHES, and RED BREASTED NUTHATCH.  
> 
> Lin Just
> 
> Colora, Md
>