brendank

This Hawfinch was seen at 17:55 today.  It has some strange feather near the tail (molting tail feather??). This feather is certainly not present in Herman's photos from yesterday so I wonder if it is a third bird.

In terms of behavior it seemed quite shy.  Perching only briefly in a tall tree.  It seemed to join a flock of Chinese Grosbeaks but I lost sight of it at that point. There are quite a few finches around here. I had about 12 Chinese Grosbeaks and I heard someone mention a Greenfinch earlier in the week. So perhaps this would indicate that these birds are congregating here naturally.

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tsheunglai

Dear Brendan

Good observation. This what makes you a true birder. And though your photos are just passable, they help
along with your points. You're the master and your camera just your good assistant. That is proper relationship.

S L Tai

subbuteo

Are there any specific directions for the site?  I'd like to go and take a look!

Dylan

iherman

Brendan you observed very carefully