Still have approximately 40 or so Pine Siskins in and around my yard
in S Clermont Co.
They are feeding each other, and doing courtship. Have not seen any
nest type behavior yet. Does this count for the atlas? or will they
leave? don't know.
Don Morse Jr
New Richmond, OH
On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Aaron Boone <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Fellow Birders,
>
> Within the last 2 days, Regional Coordinators Paul Chad and Jim Dolan
> have observed nesting behavior of Pine Siskins (in Lucas and
> Columbiana counties).
>
> Ethan Kistler compiled a useful map this winter showing the extent of
> Pine Siskin observations this past winter. The last update of the map
> shows Pine Siskins occurring in all but 11 counties. This scarce Ohio
> breeder may nest in more counties this spring than during previous
> OBBA2 years. This is the time of year when siskins typically initiate
> breeding activities (reference web link below).
>
> If you still have Pine Siskins coming to your feeders or in areas you
> frequently bird, be vigilant of pairing behaviors or other behaviors
> indicative of nesting. Courtship behavior, as described by the "Birds
> of North America Online," involves a courting male circling the top of
> a tree while singing and fluttering wings (dubbed the "butterfly
> flight”). The species uses a variety of materials for nest
> construction.
>
> For useful information about Pine Siskins in Ohio, access the species
> account at the following link:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/pinesiskin
>
> Good birding!
>
> Aaron Boone
> Columbus, Ohio
> 614.247.6458
>
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