Nomads
The Crossbills are nomads and they go to wherever the food source is greatest in winter. Some of them prefer to eat Spruce cones while others prefer Pine cones. Some are as big as Robins while others as big as Sparrows. Their colors can vary, too. This is the female Red Crossbill. Her colors tend to be a dull yellow but we did see a more vibrant yellow one on our quest to photograph these birds. They are part of the Finch family but they have this unique beak that crosses over at the tip. I was glad we saw this flock on our day out.
Nomads
The Crossbills are nomads and they go to wherever the food source is greatest in winter. Some of them prefer to eat Spruce cones while others prefer Pine cones. Some are as big as Robins while others as big as Sparrows. Their colors can vary, too. This is the female Red Crossbill. Her colors tend to be a dull yellow but we did see a more vibrant yellow one on our quest to photograph these birds. They are part of the Finch family but they have this unique beak that crosses over at the tip. I was glad we saw this flock on our day out.