September 22nd, 2016
Each year there are a few species of northern finches that begin to make flights south in search of food. These movements are called irruptions. If you are a birdwatcher, these irruptions can be a time to see species that might only be observed every 3-5 years, or longer. For the casual interest in birds, it could mean a new and interesting bird visiting your feeder!
This link will indicated which species you can expect (or not) this coming winter:
