Description

We have a flock of Crossbills that we have only seen, and mostly just heard, from a distance. While doing my count this week I was pleasantly surprised to see a new species visiting our feeder, and because there was a flock of Goldfinches, as well as Evening Grosbeaks around, I first thought this was a Pine Grosbeak. With my phone camera zoomed in and pointing it through my binoculars I was able to get a close up shot. Though it’s a bit fuzzy, that beak is unmistakable! This is my newest birding highlight, I feel so fortunate that I was there to see it and include it on my count!

Category

Unusual feathers & bills

Species

• American Goldfinch
• Red Crossbill