Folks,

I have been very interested by the reported purple finch sightings, as I
have not been able to attract them to feeders, either in Ohio or SE
Michigan, despite good numbers seen at nearby feeders on occasion. My
feeder setup consists of two feeding stations about 100 feet apart, each
with separate thistle, sunflower, millet and water supplies.   The
feeders usually attract house and goldfinches in good numbers, titmice,
chickadees, nuthatches (though no red-breasted ones yet here in Ohio)
cardinals, jays, chipping, song, and fox sparrows. The Brecksville yard
list broke 50 this week with common nighthawks, and I just got here this
year.

Any special tips for attracting purple finches or pine siskins, two
species I have always wanted and never gotten? I have a few Norway
Spruces in with the silver maples.

Also, does the appearance of red-breasted nuthatches and purple finches
now imply anything about grosbeaks and crossbills later this winter?

best,

Bill

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