Pine Siskins had been absent from my feeders in 2008 until Jan 11th.
On that day a flock of 12 showed up and stayed around all day. That is the
largest number of them that I have ever had in my own yard.  They obviously
were "flocking together".  This group arrived when few Goldfinches were
around, and seemed to be traveling in a flock that did not include the
Goldfinches.  Most of the Siskins were still present on the 12th.  Today I
did not see them, but for most of the day I was not around to check for
them.

Les Roslund
Talbot County
Easton MD 21601


-----Original Message-----
From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Bob Mumford
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 1:31 PM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Pine Siskins in Darnestown


About two months after people all over Maryland started seeing siskins, I  
finally had a visit this afternoon by at least seven on my window feeder.
They  
were gorging on black oil sunflower.  
 
Also, have 6-8 Purple Finches, with at least two pinkies included.   They 
have been around for a week or more.
 
Do not remember seeing any 2008 siskin reports.  Are others still  seeing 
them?
 
Bob Mumford
Darnestown



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