[Birdtalk] crossbills

[Dave Hanscom]

This morning, as I was driving through the Park Meadows neighborhood of 
Park City (along Little Kate Road and Monitor Drive, near the Racket 
Club), I stopped to look at a big flock of birds that was moving around 
among some aspen and crab apple trees.  The flock consisted entirely of 
Cedar Waxwings.  No Bohemians unfortunately.

As I looked around, I noticed a bunch of other birds in nearby spruce 
trees.  These were mostly House Finchs, Pine Siskins, and Juncos, usual 
fare for Park City.  Much to my amazement, however, sitting right on top 
of one of the trees was a White-winged Crossbill!  Upon closer examination 
of the other birds in the group, I found a juvenile Red Crossbill as well.

Nice way to start the day!!   :-)

Dave Hanscom