Finally! - 22 Mar 2015


It took the end of March for me to finally see a Common Redpoll in Wyandotte! This morning I looked out at the feeders and spotted a single redpoll perched in the tree above the feeders. It took a few moments but the bird flew down and started feeding. It would remain in the yard for the better part of the day, but not be seen afterward.







All of my photos were taken through the back window, so I'm not overly disappointed with the detail I was able to get from the Nikon D7100 and 300 / 2.8 VRII. I was even able to get some digiscoping from point blank range from the back room.

Jean Iron has a wonderful writeup identifying subspecies of Common Redpoll. This bird appears to be an Acanthis flammea flamea. Of interest was the amount of white in the rump! A close look reveals a tinge of rosy pink, but in proper lighting one might be inclined to consider a Hoary Redpoll...



A wonderful visitor! Will this be the last great yard bird for me?


2506 21st Street, Wyandotte, Wayne, Michigan, US
Mar 22, 2015 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments:     Yard
1 species

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)  1

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S162214398

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Addendum 3/29/2015 - Common Redpoll seen at the feeder again today. First time in a week!

2506 21st Street, Wyandotte, Wayne, Michigan, US
Mar 29, 2015 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments:     Yard
1 species

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)  1     1st time seen in a week. At thistle feeder

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S162214693

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3/30/2015 - Common Redpoll seen again during lunch.

2506 21st Street, Wyandotte, Wayne, Michigan, US
Mar 30, 2015 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments:     Yard
1 species

Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea)  1     Continuing at thistle feeder.

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S162215012

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