A real shortage of both species at my place near Easton also.  Two House
Finches around some of the time, and from 0 to 5 Goldfinch.  However in most
other years at this time of year there would be a dozen or more House
Finches and often 20 or more Goldfinch.  I'm beginning to worry.

LES ROSLUND
TALBOT COUNTY
EASTON, MD

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From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Janet Millenson
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 5:43 PM
To: 
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Goldfinches &House Finches decline?

Yes, the same is true in my yard. Both species used to be daily 
visitors, but now I seldom even hear them flying over. Maybe I'd have 
more finches if I could afford to keep a feeder filled with niger seed!

Let's see if the upcoming local Christmas Bird Counts tally 
significantly fewer of these birds or not.

Janet Millenson
Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)

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"Look at the birds!" -- Pascal the parrot



On 11/21/2011 5:14 PM, Elda Banks wrote:
> I have seen very few Goldfinches and House Finches lately.  Is this true
for other backyard birders?
>
> Elda Banks
> Colesville
> Silver Spring
>
>

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