A Little One, About The Size Of A Goldfinch

November 8, 2026

A Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus). A migratory bird, though quite sporadic in its winter range. I never know if I’ll get to see any of them during the winter. Seems I probably will be in luck this winter.

At the feeders, they are after small, high-oil seeds such as thistle seed, hulled sunflower seeds, and suet. And, goodness, are they ever gregarious!

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

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