On Sun, 9 May 1999, Michael Price wrote:

> [gray-crowned rosy finches] foraged on dandelion seeds.
> Cool technique for bringing the head down to their level: they jump up and
> land *sideways* about three-quarters of the way up the stem and use their
> weight to bring it to the ground, then, still standing on the stem, they
> reach over and begin feeding on the seeds.

I have observed both Pine Siskins and Dark-eyed (Oregon) Juncos doing just
this here at PLU in Tacoma.

Nick Pharris
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253)535-7045
pharrinj at plu.edu