Forwarding this information from John Somerset in Chelmsford re the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. He wrote Thursday, Feb. 24th.
"I have seen the Rosy Finch only very intermittantly. I saw it on Saturday around 10-10.30 AM, and again around 3.30PM. I did not see it on Sunday, there were a couple of vehicles with birders, but I don't think they were successful in seeing it. I next saw it very briefly on Wenesday morning, which was very cold, -26C, for about 5 minutes around 7.15 AM., but have not seen it at the feeder since. I saw it briefly for the first time along my trail, about 1km from the house, in company with a few Pine Grosbeaks in the afternoon.." John tells me that the neighbour who also has feeders has only seen the finch once there. John also says that he would absolutely not like anyone to drive up his driveway. It is very narrow and dangerous with very steep banks. John also mentions it appears the best time for the bird is at daybreak and that cold weather seems to encourage it to come to his feeders. It seems to be there much less often in warmer weather. Sandra Eadie
