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Welcome Common Redpolls |
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VIDEO: Common Redpolls on weed seeds on Ravenshoe Road near Keswick
on 22 November 2018. These are our first redpolls for the
winter. In this Common Redpolll flock were adult males and females
and first year males and females. No Hoaries. |
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The first redpolls to arrive in the fall usually
feed on weed seeds such as
Chenopodium album (White Goosefoot)
(Thanks to Don Sutherland for ID). They soon learn about feeders, which results in
feeding frenzies. Ravenshoe Road near Keswick on 22 November 2018. |
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Male Common Redpoll. Ravenshoe
Road near Keswick on 22 November 2018. |
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Redpolls have a magical attraction as they flit
about, feeding and flying suddenly. Ravenshoe Road near Keswick on
22 November 2018. |
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We look forward to a redpoll
winter. Common Redpolls eating weed seeds. |
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Common Redpoll on Ravenshoe
Road near Keswick on 22 November 2018. |
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