[Birdtalk] Crossbill- A different sighting

[salemid at aol.com]

My wife called me out our deck tonight to check out a bunch of feathers.? 
Believe it or not, right on my deck is the head of a juvenile or female crossbill.? Just the head and a bunch of feathers.? Sorry not enough remains to determine species, but based on bill- I'd guess White Winged.? Not enought experience with birds in hand to really judge though. 

Now I'm on 138th South and 7th East in Draper.? Not exactly a lot of pine cones around. 
Not sure what got her.?? The?Sharpy that feasted on feeder juncos and?finches all winter hasn't been around for at least a month or so. 

Keep your eyes open.? Looks like the crossbills can show up just about anywhere. 

Dan

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