Birders,
I was able to help Janeal Thompson see and photograph the single female-plumaged Purple and Cassin’s Finches at my Las Animas feeder yesterday. It was not surprising the birds were here due to the cold, snowy conditions. She saw and photographed both. I did not post these sightings to cobirds due to the unfortunate twin realities that my feeders have been taken over by Red-winged Blackbirds and I can only put about a cup of seeds on the platform feeder on the west side of my house and stand by the window to deter the blackbirds as the finches feed, and that I am not home during most of the day as I’m busy trying to prepare nesting habitat for Piping Plovers at John Martin Reservoir.
I returned home from work today and put a cup of black oil sunflower seeds on my feeder at around 4 p.m. Within minutes, the Purple Finch appeared for a single visit. I assume it was around most of the day looking for a handout. I’ll try to work with interested birders interested in trying for my finches. I’ve got to know in advance that you’re coming. We may be able to figure out alternative strategies for observing the birds.
Duane Nelson
Las Animas, Bent County, CO
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