Had a large flock of siskins or redpolls fly off from a tree in my yard this am in Yonkers. they called a little but not the typical siskin call so not 100% sure which they were. Looking to be a big finch winter. Also, while fishing in Verplanck I had five flocks of brant going south low over the river at about 10 minute intervals. Wonder if they were fresh from Canada:-) Both firsts of the season for me. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4780 www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums --
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