A trip out to Starrigavan to see the swans (with an unexpected sighting of a Dunlin) was followed by a stop by Marge and Tedin’s to look for Hoary Redpolls.
This shelter was built as a platform to observe the estuary.
One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
I never saw this bird actually take off, but it did seem to be getting some exercise flapping around the estuary. One of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
Two of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
Two of 10 observed January 2007 at Starrigavan Estuary.
Though are not unusual during Spring migration, Dunlin are not typically reported in the winter. Observed at Starrigavan 13 January 2007.
Though are not unusual during Spring migration, Dunlin are not typically reported in the winter. Observed at Starrigavan 13 January 2007.
Though are not unusual during Spring migration, Dunlin are not typically reported in the winter. Observed at Starrigavan 13 January 2007.
Though are not unusual during Spring migration, Dunlin are not typically reported in the winter. Observed at Starrigavan 13 January 2007.
Though are not unusual during Spring migration, Dunlin are not typically reported in the winter. Observed at Starrigavan 13 January 2007.
Pine Siskins apparently love thistle seed. Observed 13 January 2007.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
Common Redpolls are not typically seen around Sitka, though, as an irruptive species, when they do show up, it can be in high numbers. That was the case this winter. One of may seen 13 January 2007 at feeders.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
This Pine Siskin was the yellowest I have seen, and particularly aggressive toward other birds that came to feed. One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
This Pine Siskin was the yellowest I have seen, and particularly aggressive toward other birds that came to feed. One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
This Pine Siskin was the yellowest I have seen, and particularly aggressive toward other birds that came to feed. One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
This Pine Siskin was the yellowest I have seen, and particularly aggressive toward other birds that came to feed. One of many observed 13 January 2007 at feeders.
Common Redpolls are not typically seen around Sitka, though, as an irruptive species, when they do show up, it can be in high numbers. That was the case this winter. One of may seen 13 January 2007 at feeders.
Common Redpolls are not typically seen around Sitka, though, as an irruptive species, when they do show up, it can be in high numbers. That was the case this winter. One of may seen 13 January 2007 at feeders.