[EBB Sightings] summer siskin

Among the throng of lesser and american goldfinches, we had a single  
PINE SISKIN at the thistle bag this evening.  This was our first  
since the bumper crop of siskins a couple of winters ago.  I think it  
was an adult (no overall yellowish wash that the Nat Geo guide  
describes for juv.).  The wingbars were not as distinct as I'm used  
to seeing, so I couldn't say they were yellow or white.  Perhaps they  
are molting this time of year?  The long thin bill was distinctive.

Also saw an Osprey flying surprisingly low over Wildcat Canyon.   
Although they are common on both sides of the El Cerrito hills here,  
this was actually a new 'yard' bird for us.  We are located a bit  
north of the El Cerrito/Richmond border near Wildcat Canyon Regional  
Park.

One final note- we have not seen the Rose-breasted Grosbeak again  
since the initial sighting a couple of weeks ago.

Good Birding

Alan

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Alan H. Krakauer, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Patricelli Lab

Section of Evolution and Ecology
University of California
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2320 Storer Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Office: 530-754-7837
Fax: 530-752-1449
ahkrakauer at ucdavis.edu
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