Birding along the lakefront in Milwaukee near the Summerfest amphitheater I came across some recent reported Common Redpolls. They were a large flock of 50 plus birds. They fed on flower and weed seeds along the south end of the amphitheater. They did not hang around long while I was there but long enough for a couple of shots through the cyclone fence. No other special birds to note for the morning out. It was a chilly cloudy morning with temps starting below 32 degrees with a steady wind. Images were taken on December 8, 2020.
Common Redpoll in flight…
Common Redpoll eating Canada Goldenrod seeds…
Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds…
Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds…
Common Redpoll eating Evening Primrose seeds and keeping balance…
Common Redpoll eating aster seeds…
Common Redpoll eating aster seeds…
Nice photos Jim. Still trying to see this bird in our Madison backyard—maybe someday!
Pretty little birds! What a treat