[Birdtalk] DRUNK SISKINS??

[Jessica Stokes]

We've seen the same behavior, and it may correlate with them being wet  
from rain or birdbath. Could that have been the case for yours?

For us, we observed this for a few weeks--before the intoxicating buds  
were formed. We thought they were ill, and that may still be the case.

Jessica Stokes
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On Apr 12, 2009, at 5:41 PM, Jeff Bilsky <jbilsky at gmail.com> wrote:

> In my yard today I have observed some unusual siskin behavior. At  
> first I thought one had a broken wing, but then I found another one  
> showing the same behavior. Basically they are kind of acting...well  
> drunk. They fly just short distances and kind of seem un- 
> coordinated. I have approached two and got within grabbing distance  
> before they jumped away. I wonder if it might be the buds on the  
> tree that have recently bloomed. Maybe I'll try eating them as an  
> experiment...just kidding...or am I?
>
> -- 
> Jeff Bilsky
> Salt Lake City
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> www.endlesswilderness.com
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