Here, these birds are ground feeders. They will go to the stick feeders on occasion--especially for the thistle seeds, but they much prefer feeding on the ground or the tray.
Common Redpoll
Common Redpoll
Common RedpollMonday, February 07, 2011
Aerie Fowl: Common Redpoll
Late in December a flock of Common Redpolls started showing up. These small birds are from the Boreal Forests of the north. They migrate here when the northern winters get severe. A casual glance would make you think you were looking at an ordinary sparrow, but then you spot the bright red cap and the black goatee. The mature adult males have a reddish breast.
Here, these birds are ground feeders. They will go to the stick feeders on occasion--especially for the thistle seeds, but they much prefer feeding on the ground or the tray.
Common Redpoll
Common Redpoll
Common Redpoll
Here, these birds are ground feeders. They will go to the stick feeders on occasion--especially for the thistle seeds, but they much prefer feeding on the ground or the tray.
Common RedpollCommon RedpollCommon Redpoll
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