Aerie Birds: Goldfinch & Titmouse

I've pretty much given up on the possibility of either the Redpolls or Purple Finches making an appearance at the Aerie this year. Both are far northern species that make their way south when food is scarce and snows are not. They were both abundant (along with the Evening Grosbeaks) over the last two winters but are near impossible to find in any reports this year. It's a shame really, since all three species (Redpolls, Purple Finches and Evening Grosbeaks) brought some much wanted and needed color to the feeders.

So I guess we'll have to make due with what we have on hand, namely Chickadees, Nuthatches, Morning Doves, Blue Jays, Goldfinches, Tufted Titmice, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers and the occasional Blue Bird and Pileated Woodpecker.

American Goldfinch

Tufted Titmouse