Eric writes: It has been an interesting couple weeks at Whitefish Point. Many irruptive species have made their way to and past the point. The biggest highlight was a Northern Hawk Owl that spent half of a day at the point. I was able to watch it for a couple minutes as it successfully hunted. "Winter" finches have also shown up in good numbers. Hundreds of Common Redpolls and Pine Siskins have been around on many days and a handful of Evening and Pine Grosbeaks as well as Bohemian Waxwings have been seen. A couple Northern Shrikes have also provided lots of entertainment on slow waterbird days.
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A male Evening Grosbeak about to come down to the feeders. |
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A female Evening Grosbeak. The highest daily total of Evening Grosbeaks
has been 25. |
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Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, and an Evening Grosbeak that looks like a giant. |
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A juvenile Northern Shrike that spent a day at the point. |
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