Part of the Evening Grosbeak and Purple Finch irruption of fall 2020, the Common Redpolls have found their way to southeast Michigan.
The brown and white birds, smaller than a sparrow, have a distinctive red forehead patch, rosy breast (males) and streaked sides.Continue reading Photo of the Week: Common Redpoll, Unexpected Visitor from the North
If you’re in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York, you may soon see a striking black, yellow, and white bird a little smaller than an American Robin at your feeders.
Evening Grosbeaks are moving south this year, with dozens of birders reporting them this week in southeastern and central Michigan.
We haven’t seen any at our feeders (yet), but I hope we will soon! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Irruption Year for Evening Grosbeaks