White-winged Crossbill - Loxia leucopteraThis year has been a good irruption year for some of the northern 'winter finches'. Throughout the state there have been reports of Pine Siskins coming to feeders, as well as a few Common Redpolls. There have also been a lot of reports of White-winged Crossbills. I (any many others) been taking pictures of these cone specialists in the low scrubby trees in the campground area of Salisbury State Reserve, where they remain low and esy to see and photograph. This past weekend, this was one of the great places I wanted to bring my friends and teammates from the Superbowl of Birding. I know that they have got some spectacular shots also.
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14 comments:
Beautiful photo. This is such a colorful bird. We are getting lots of pine siskins too and I'm enjoying my purple finches.
I've never seen a Crossbill before but I did have the opportunity to see Pine Siskins for the first time this year! With the harsh winter we're having I think they must be searching hard for something to eat.
Sharon
That's a sweet shot. I got so many shots like that this weekend... in my mind.
Very Nicely captured. I love all the color it it.
Really great photo! The WWCB's are all over southeastern Wisconsin this year too - I just haven't been in the right place at the right time to see them!
Beautiful! I have not seen this species before (and maybe never will), so thanks for sharing!
Beautiful photo of the bird and its background!
Another winter visitor - great photo Christopher!
Oh that is great...I wish I would see one..it seems that everyone in WNY has except me....
That is a great picture of the crossbill. I love the cones in there. Great color all around.
We're getting reports of crossbills here in Illinois...hoping to get some photos soon!
Great shot and good birding to you!
Super capture Christopher! I would love to see a White-winged Crossbill but I'm much too far south. So many birds, so little time ;-)
Very beautiful bird. Nice photo. :)))
Great Photo nice colour.
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