This is a pine siskin. They belong to the finch family and you can find them almost anywhere in Oregon. I wish I had a video from this morning. It's windy. It's raining off and on. There are two of three little siskins that must have hatched this spring. They found the window feeder and are just loving it. And Midge is just loving the kitty TV. Thing is these little guys haven't exactly learned to be scared yet. They don't take off unless something gets really close and sudden.
And it sure beats trying to ride the branches on that tree in the courtyard. The biggest difference between Springfield and this part of the country is the wind. When it gets to blowing it blows.
Anyway Midge has been able to get right up close. Even pat at the window And not get noticed. Birdwatcher heaven.
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I used to have dozens of siskins at my feeders in Scappoose during the winter. You could always tell when bad weather was coming...I would have huge flocks in the yard all day until the snow or ice started coming down. Siglad Midgie is enjoying Kitty TV... ❤️
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