Rosy-Finch January Newsletter

 

Happy New Year!

We are now in our second Feeder Count window that runs from January 1-31, 2023.

Did you miss your December count, or just getting involved?

Join Us!

Watch the online training, schedule your Feeder Counts, and submit your data to be in the running for this year's Rosy-Finch Rewards.



What Entices a Rosy-Finch to your Feeder?

All three species of rosy-finches will use a variety of desert, mountain, and foothill habitat in the winter.

We've learned from your reports that rosy-finches seem to be picky about the feeder locations they visit.

Here are photos highlighting feeders in Colorado:

Photo shared by David Moulton

 

David Moulton accesses the "Tower Feeder" at Steamboat Springs, CO by ski.

We're also fans of the placement of his rosy-finch sticker!

 

Therese Rocomora enjoys her rosy-finches near Leadville, CO.

Photo shared by Therese Rocamora


Rosy-Finch Reward Winner:
Tallie Casucci, Salt Lake City, Utah

Photo by: Janice Gardner

Tallie is our winner of the Zeiss Terra ED 8x32 binoculars!

Tallie enjoys counting birds at her backyard feeder with a cup of coffee. This is her third year on the Rosy-Finch project!

Congratulations, and thanks for joining us, Tallie!

For a chance at being our next Rosy-Finch Reward Winner,
be sure to sign up for your Feeder Counts and submit your data!


Do you have bird identification or other questions?
Consider sharing on the Rosy-Finch Project Facebook Page!

 
Sierra Hastings