Birders- European Greenfinch along with Linnet, Eurasian Siskin, European Goldfinches and of course Chaffinches have all made appearances at Whitefish Point, MI and area of the last decade. Chaffinches for a while were quite regular each spring with as many as 6 birds at one time at the feeder at Whitiefish Point. These birds have been traced to a release of birds from an aviary in the Chicago area some years ago. At one time a website existed which showed all the sightings. None of the birds we've seen are banded or worn and many were likely offspring of the birds released years ago. It was abundantly clear that the Chaffinches were breeding but I think they have now died out locally-thank god. So what do you think is more likely a European Greenfinch in Southern Ontario being an offspring of the Chicago birds or coming from Eurpoe. In Northern Michigan such sightings which are not infrequent are wisely assumed to be escapees or offspring of such.
Kirk Zufelt On 2013-02-09, at 6:20 PM, [email protected] wrote: > Everyone, > > A female European Greenfinch was seen near the Visitor Centre at Point > Pelee on April 19, 2012. > > At the time no one thought that this bird was anything other than an > escaped or released bird. > > Alan Wormington > Leamington, Ontario > > > > > > On Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:06:19 -0500 Alfred Adamo <[email protected]> > writes: >> Subscribers: >> >> The Greenfinch was present this afternoon at the feeders, although >> not >> seeing taking seed but consuming berries. No bands were evident, >> and the >> flight feathers appeared unworn and were actually quite fresh. >> Also, not >> particularly confiding in nature. >> >> All this, the presence of multiple Lapwings along the Eastern >> Seaboard, and >> the fact that it appeared ahead of a nor'easter makes one think that >> a wild >> origin cannot be summarily ruled out. >> >> There were many photographers present at the feeders and in the area >> so no >> doubt many good photos were taken. >> >> Go have a look yourselves and make your own mind up. >> >> To get to James Gardens go to Royal York Road and Eglinton Ave West >> in west >> Toronto. Drive south on Royal York and turn left on Edenbridge Dr. >> The >> James Park entrance is on your right at the bottom of the hill. From >> the >> parking lot walk south parallel to the Humber River about .5KM. You >> will >> enter Lambton Woods while walking along this trail. You will see a >> secondary trail on your right and look for 2 plastic bottle hanging >> bird >> feeders and a small platform feeder. This is where the bird was >> seen. >> >> Alfred Adamo >> City of York >> _______________________________________________ >> ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the >> provincial birding organization. >> Send bird reports to [email protected] >> For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > Woman is 53 But Looks 25 > Mom reveals 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors... > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5116da1b6b7f35a1b5230st01duc > > _______________________________________________ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organization. > Send bird reports to [email protected] > For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ > _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
