We're All About Birds, for All Seasons

January

January is always a fun month to watch your yard birds.  If it's a mild year,  it may keep many of our northern visitors just outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area.  Some Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls may be spotted, but nothing like the huge flocks that come down from Canada during cold years, or years when there's a food shortage supply.  Cold temps mean better birding!  Keep your fingers crossed and your eyes open as we head into the coldest time of year here in Minnesota. 

This year promises to be a pretty good year for northern finches.  Pine Siskins are already in the area!  (They prefer Nyjer seed but don't like to cling to mesh the way goldfinches do, so use a regular Nyjer tube feeder to attract them.)