Safe Journey-Redpolls

One of the blessings of this Covid-winter has been the antics of a large flock of Common Redpolls who have been daily visitors for the last couple of months. When I take to feeders out every morning about daybreak, they are gathering in the tall trees, chattering away. Usually there are about fifty, sometimes double that – and once they decide to chow down, it’s wonderful chaos.

Some hit the feeders but others pick up the dropped food.
It gets busy and pretty competitive.
Courtesy of Cornell’s All About Birds

With the forecast of warm weather, I suspect this gang will be heading north in the next few days. Bon voyage!


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One Response to Safe Journey-Redpolls

  1. Mica DeAngelis says:

    Love these photos. Delightful birds!

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