[obol] Black-backed Lesser Goldfinch

[Jeff Gilligan]

I wonder if this apparent incursion of black-backed Lesser Goldfinches is a
product of the long-term drought in the form's normal range.


On 7/25/07 10:30 PM, "Paul T. Sullivan" <ptsulliv at spiritone.com> wrote:

> obol:
> 
> I was only mildly looking at this thread.  I don't keep close track of such
> things.  I figure birds are variable, like people.  I know I've seen a
> black-backed Lesser Goldfinch somewhere in my ramblings around Oregon.
> 
> However, this evening, when I arrived at Fernhill Wetlands and parked at the
> NW corner of the big lake, there were two very active, VERY-BLACK-BACKED
> LESSER GOLDFINCHES in the weeds right in front of my car.  The crown,
> scapulars, and wings were coal black.  The nape was very dark green.
> 
> Good birding,
> 
> Paul Sullivan