Pine Siskin
Here are two Pine Siskins photographed at Dallas Retirement Village on November 7th. Because of their dull coloring and striped breasts, they are often mistaken for female House Finches, which are also the same size, however Pine Siskins have tiny, pointed beaks. They can currently be seen in large groups in the leafless trees here at DRV. Just last week we counted a total of 68 birds in two adjoining trees. They will also mob seed feeders occupied with House Finches and Goldfinches. During the summer they are scattered, busy with nesting, but in winter they seem to enjoy hanging out in large busy groups.
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