On the cool side, but a great afternoon for a walk. On arriving at Reifel I heard there were some Evening Grosbeak and Common Redpoll seen earlier in the day. On heading out the east dyke trail where they had been seen, it was not long before I located the Grosbeak. They were not in a great spot for photos, but while watching them I noticed another flock of birds active on the lower inside trail.
It was a good sized group of Pine Siskin. While higher up initially,
… they did make there way down to some lower branches.
It has been a few years since I have managed any shots of the Pine Siskin.
So I quite enjoyed this moment with them cooperating while feeding on the catkins.
Then the Evening Grosbeak made their way to a slightly better location,
… and provided a chance for some photos.
The Evening Grosbeak were busy feeding on some of the remaining Pacific crab apple. After they moved on it was time to find the Siskin again. If the Common Redpoll were around, chances are they would be mixed in with them.
There were a few Common Redpoll mixed in with the Siskin when I relocated the flock. Unfortunately they were not quite as cooperative and this is the only decent shot I managed. Nonetheless, a great afternoon to be out and about enjoying it all.