Though not that common here in Seattle, Red Crossbills become much more
common if you recognize the call notes of a flock. Something like
"Tsup.....tsup tsup tsup ...tsup "

I found this recording on the Environment Canada website (a great website):
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/wildspace/media/sounds/recr.wav



Stewart Wechsler
Ecological Consulting
West Seattle
206 932-7225
ecostewart at quidnunc.net

-Advice on the most site-appropriate native plants
and how to enhance habitat for the maximum diversity
of plants and animals
-Educational programs, nature walks and field trips
-Botanical Surveys




-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Harris [mailto:kaihar at comcast.net]


" Yesterday a pair of red crossbills were at my feeder. ... Are they
common spring visitors to suburban Pierce County? "

Karen Harris, Lakewood, WA


--
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 5/10/2005