As I have written previously, I have had pine siskins all winter and continue to have several. Today I am seeing a behavior and coloration I have not previously noted. We have monitered Bluebird trails for several years and am fairly familiar with baby birds.
These siskins are coming to my front yard feeders so are easy to see if you park in front of the house. What I believe to be a baby Pine Siskin is "YELLOW" in places and to a degree I have not seen in the males and females that come regularly. I mean bright and multiple yellow coloration and is being fed by an adult and yet obviously a siskin. It also appears to have "baby" feathers. I do not have a great camera so taking a photo would be inconclusive (too far away from window). I also have a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and a couple of other males among my varied collection of yard birds. Anyone interested in checking it and and maybe getting a good photo you are welcome. Maridel Jackson 410 SW Westview Drive Ankeny, IL 50023 cell 515-360-5173 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
