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Sometimes counting birds for Project FeederWatch can get tricky. We have some tips for counting large flocks in the Instructions section of this web site.

Northern Cardinals, White-throated Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos, and one Eastern Towhee (can you find it?)
Photo by Alice Kahn,
Oxford, Ohio

Needles in a haystack

There are two species mixed into each of the flocks below. Can you find and identify them (answers at bottom)?

1. American Goldfinches and what two other species?
Photo by Laurel Kronberg, Roach, Missouri

2. Pine Grosbeaks and...?
Tammie Haché, Manitouwadge, Ontario

Lots of needles in this haystack

How many species can you find on these feeders?

Photo by Marquita Seifried, Seiling, Oklahoma
Answers to hidden species above
Needles in a haystack:

1. Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Wren
2. Evening Grosbeak and Common Redpoll

Lots of needles:

There are six species in this photo: Dark-eyed Junco, American Tree Sparrow, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, House Finch, Northern Cardinal.

 
 
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