tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post799235987497160962..comments2022-03-24T20:10:33.938-06:00Comments on Rural Chatter: Birds, Nature and Environment: The Rosy-Finches are back!Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-83524658283360293512009-12-06T07:11:10.656-07:002009-12-06T07:11:10.656-07:00Chas,
You’re right about altitude, and some don’t...Chas,<br /><br />You’re right about altitude, and some don’t go far from breeding grounds. I’ve learned these birds prefer alpine conditions even during the winter-time, but when weather is bad they’ll come down as far as the foothills. <br /><br />I’m at just over 7000’, perhaps 400’ makes enough difference that you’d seldom see them? <br /><br />I did some research yesterday and plan a 4-part piece on these birds…one thing I learned is that they come and go like flocks of whirling dervishes! Some were here again yesterday…but I only saw them for about 15 minutes.<br /><br />Hope all is well for you and yours, I enjoy reading about your exploits…as well as the things that catch your interest. I hope to get a piece on those wind-machines soon. Thanks for the link!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-87287384231200041942009-12-06T07:01:49.459-07:002009-12-06T07:01:49.459-07:00Carol, truth be told I get rather few robins, exce...Carol, truth be told I get rather few robins, except when there is fruit on the Virginia Creeper. I’ve planted several large shrubs this year, which will offer a few more (and different) berries; perhaps that will help. <br /><br />One thing that works to draw birds…perhaps even better than feeders…is to plant native plants that offer food and shelter. Course, after checking out your beautiful blog, I see you have no shortage of wildlife! OMG, the photo of the cardinal and bunting nearly looks fake they are so colorful! (I know it is NOT.)<br /><br />Are the pigs pests? I know in France and in California, feral pigs can cause quite a mess…not to mention being a serious nuisance.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-60546276087033468062009-12-05T12:15:46.643-07:002009-12-05T12:15:46.643-07:00I thought that rosy finches just migrated by altit...I thought that rosy finches just migrated by altitude. <br /><br />At 6,600 feet and a little north of you, we never see them, just house finches and Cassin's finches.Chas S. Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00923547685265741325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-8193486859048235972009-12-05T10:17:17.715-07:002009-12-05T10:17:17.715-07:00I don't ususally get flocks of birds unless th...I don't ususally get flocks of birds unless the Robins are heading S. It must be nice to see so many.<br /><br />www.wildlifearoundus.blogspot.comCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774903259772280962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-19562881986071406872009-12-04T10:52:33.255-07:002009-12-04T10:52:33.255-07:00SG,
Aren't these some of the species that ...SG,<br /><br />Aren't these some of the species that 'erupt'? I know Red-polls are...not sure about Rosies. That will be another thing to discover, when I research 'em.<br /><br />Interesting info:<br /><br />* http://www.jstor.org/pss/2693541Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-86810088496138838792009-12-04T09:28:04.215-07:002009-12-04T09:28:04.215-07:00Very neat to see them in such large numbers this y...Very neat to see them in such large numbers this year. I wonder why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-48506618936710364862009-12-04T09:14:36.136-07:002009-12-04T09:14:36.136-07:00Isn't it! I've never seen so many! There...Isn't it! I've never seen so many! There were even more this morning...closer to 60 or 70, I'd say. I can hardly wait for this weekend and hope I can get some good pictures. All the current ones are through a very old, double-paned window/door.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334121900896195207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598189770868382234.post-73554663229395427392009-12-04T09:02:43.314-07:002009-12-04T09:02:43.314-07:00That is very cool.That is very cool.Bosque Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001863270259847102noreply@blogger.com