Jeanette and I went to the Montour WMA today after finding out that an acquaintance had seen a Great Gray Owl there last week. We had great looks at 2 of them, in different areas of the refuge.

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Re: redpolls

January 24, 2022 Idaho Birders Linked Electronically

Thanks Peter. At first, I thought they were all AMGO, until I looked at the upper right bird. Which made me wonder… Hoping to get a better look at them.

Liz

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Re: redpolls

January 24, 2022 Idaho Birders Linked Electronically

Those look like nonbreeding plumage American Goldfinch. Some of the redpoll flocks that I’ve seen have had them (and siskins, etc.) mixed in too.

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redpolls

January 24, 2022 Idaho Birders Linked Electronically

Found a group of 30 or so of these late yesterday, near dusk, in Montour. The light was fading fast and this shot was the only one I could get before they took off. Some appeared either faintly or near unstreaked. Any thoughts?

Liz Medes

Emmett ID

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Common Redpoll

January 22, 2022 Idaho Birders Linked Electronically

Past few days have had numerous Am Goldfinches feeding on both sunflower & thistle seeds. Yest, had a couple of Pine Siskins doing same. Today, a Common Redpoll is present, hitting both feeders, as well. Hoping more show! Had a large flock come thru early Jan, but none since, til now.

Also, a WB Nuthatch has been around. Now, just need some WW Crossbills to show. Winter Finches do seem to be on the move.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

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