> Also, I was surprised to read in another Tweeters message that American
> Goldfinch had been spotted at Ridgefield refuge. I am not far from there
> and the adult goldfinch left here in August. Even the juvenals have
> been gone for a couple weeks. I miss them...maybe I'll take a run down
> to Ridgefield tomorrow to visit!

hi ... I did 3 loops yesterday (sunday, November 2) and spotted a flock of
about 20 American Goldfinch on only one of the loops, even though I looked
for them on all 3 loops ... they were in the teasel a couple of turns
before you hit the Blind ...

good luck "hunting"

Lyn





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