Hi All, I watched the Eagles on Armatage Road last weekend and got a good close up one of them mating. While observing them, I noticed the third bird in the distance not too far away form the pair I photographed. I later saw the odd bird fly and sit next to the female near the nest. Believe me, It was hard, but I was keeping track. What I wonder is if this bird may reap some fringe benefits from " helping the mated pair' like I've read about some other species that spread their genes in this manner. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Birds-of-Prey/13273665_xTBkm#1190296947_6qd6X The other question is, whether there was just Hoary Redpolls at Beaver Lake or was there some Greater Redpolls in there for further confusion? Joe Brin was kind enough to point out the differences which were easier to see when they were on the feeder together. When I got home, and looked at the website with all the variations, I was confused again. Here are some photos for the experts. It really is a good place to view them in the comfort of the nature center with some good company. http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_nvru5#1190605876_FARJC http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_nvru5#1190612461_T9yTK http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_nvru5#1190620272_Epfmh http://www.dianawhitingphotography.com/Galleries/Birds/Passerines/12959449_nvru5#1190635861_Rqasd Diana Whiting --
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