Chirps and Cheeps

Imagine my surprise when a confusing cacophony of whining American Goldfinches, House Finches, and the pretty songs of Purple Finches were joined this morning by a buzzing that I nearly forgot!  Sure enough, outside my window and on the nyjer thistle socks, were several Pine Siskins!  Since we've been enjoying a much warmer than usual spring here in WNY, I was so amazed to see them today.  It seems very late for them to be passing through our area.  I figured they'd be long gone up north by now.  There were at least 6 of the little guys that came back and forth all morning and afternoon to our Orchard Park feeders.  What an unexpected treat!