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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 16:53   #1
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Uh, yeah I dunno...

Finch, Sparrow, male, female, juvie, winter plumage???

Picture taken in Connecticut.

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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 16:57   #2
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Punk Pine Siskin?

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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 17:01   #3
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That's right, Pine Siskin. The needle-sharp bill tip is the giveaway. Beautiful shot.
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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 17:21   #4
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Punk Pine Siskin?

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Precisely. It has been split from Pine Siskin and is now a separate species.

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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 22:47   #5
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Thanks for the ID, guys! That's pretty cool, I had no idea these guys were around here. Looks like they are common in this area in winter only, so I suppose I should be happy I caught one when I did.

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great photo well done
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Good for you Jason and Congrats! This has been an irruptive year for these fellows and I'm not complaining Great shot of a lifer.
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Old Thursday 5th March 2009, 23:25   #8
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