After checking the status of the Harris? Sparrow this morning (still there,) I saw a flock of siskins fly into a tall maple just up Holly St. one was quite obviously different. When flock obligingly flew down to roost in a (much shorter) cherry tree above the driveway of 5545, joining several goldfinches and House Finches, I got much better looks. Back, rump, breast and sides a greenish yellow under the brown streaks. Brown cap and dark eyeline, but brow and cheek yellow. Never got a look at undertail to absolutely rule out even more exciting Eurasian Siskin, so...
This area has been very finchy of late, with all the aforementioned plus Purple Finches and a roving gang of crossbills. Another treat was a slate-colored junco today in the vicinity of the siskins.

Jeff Bryant
Seattle
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