Bird Irruption
Dec 15, 2018 12:09:27 #
Here are a few of this Autumns unusual small birds that have made its way to E. Lyme. Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch. On average I only see them about once every ten years or so and only for a day or two when they are traveling through Ct. This is called an irruption, and is a dramatic, irregular migration of large numbers of birds to areas where they aren’t typically found, possibly at a great distance from their normal ranges.
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Dec 15, 2018 12:23:36 #
Gorgeous work ! .....the Purple Finch looks like he ran into some spray paint ! 8-) .....thanks for sharing
Dec 15, 2018 12:32:51 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
I was thinking about hundreds of birds when I first opened your post. However, the beautiful images more than compensated. Terrific shots.
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tcthome
Loc: NJ
Huh, its true. You learn something new every day! Nice sharp detailed images, Great set!
Dec 16, 2018 06:28:01 #
Wonderful images. Sharp and colorful. Thanks for sharing the info. I was not aware of bird irruptions.
Dec 16, 2018 07:12:37 #
GED
Loc: North central Pa
Beautiful image of the purple finch Sherwood, the others are very nice as well. 
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