Rosy-Finch April Newsletter

 

We are now in our final Feeder Count window that runs from April 1-30, 2023

Visit the project webpage to learn more and get started.

From December through March, Project volunteers have submitted nearly 600 Feeder Counts! Let's keep up the great pace through our last month of the Project! Remember, those zero counts are incredibly valuable. We are documenting the atypical rosy-finch winter we've all been experiencing! 

Rosy-Finch Reward Winner
Nancy and Rob Tolley, Wyoming

Nancy and Rob Tolley of Cora, Wyoming have been dedicated community scientists on the Rosy-Finch Project for several years. Every winter they share their home with several hundred rosy-finches. However, this has been the "winter of the American Goldfinch" and rosy-finch counts have been low. Only recently have flocks of Black Rosy-Finches started coming through. 

Thanks for joining us and sharing, Nancy and Rob!

Nancy Tolley shows of her rosy-finch mug and bird feeders from their home near the headwaters of the Green River in Wyoming. 

American Goldfinch photo by Rob Tolley

For a chance at being our next Rosy-Finch Reward Winner,
be sure to submit your data in the month of April!

Don't Forget! Clean Those Feeders

Remember birds like a clean feeder! Feeders can be hotbeds for diseases like salmonella that birds can spread to each other. Give your feeders a good cleaning 2-3 times a month. Instructions can be found on Page 16 of our Feeder Count Guide. 

If you see dead or sick birds, remove feeders and bird baths for at least one month. This will help stop the spread. It’s okay if you need to cancel a feeder count!

We work closely with state wildlife agencies and will keep you posted if we hear of disease outbreaks and actions that need to be taken. If you have questions or concerns reach out to us at rosyfinchstudy@gmail.com.

We Love Hearing from You!

Do you have bird identification, other questions, or want to share your stories?
Consider sharing on the Rosy-Finch Project Facebook Page!

 
Sierra Hastings