Just wondering...Is this "hit and run" behavior typical for Pine Siskins? If so, does anyone know the reason for this behavior? 

When the flock of Siskins visited my feeders, there was still plenty of seed left, but they all took off after a short 5 minutes, never to return. Seems to be the same with others, as reported here.

Thanks,

Jenny McClintock
Columbia, MD

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From: Felicia Lovelett <> 

> I've been carefully checking my thistle feeder for Pine Siskins and haven't 
> seen any since late fall. 
> 
> This morning six siskins darted in and shoved the larger goldfinches out of 
> the way. The were all gone within five minutes! 
> 
> 
> Felicia Lovelett 
> Sykesville, MD 
>