This morning, the sun actually came out briefly, so I was able to get a few photos from the birdfeeder...
American Goldfinch (awfully yellow head for winter plumage)
Purple Finch and Common Redpoll
Suspiciously white redpoll but probably still a Common
Common Redpoll (above and below)
The Holly bushes in the front yardWe birded this morning in Niagara County. We began by going to Fort Niagara State Park, to search for some winter irruptive species that are being seen a lot this year! We found the Pine Grosbeaks, but not the Bohemian Waxwings. (2007-08 Winter Finch Irruption). After some time here, we headed to visit a friend in Wilson, NY where we also watched their feeders, and found a Redpoll!
Look for the Purple Finch among all the crabapple berries!
Pine Grosbeaks! (above and below)
Common Redpoll! (above and below)
American Tree SparrowWe did some birding today in the Rochester, NY, area, both at the Irondequoit Bay Outlet, and Durand-Eastman Park. There was no major activity, but here are some shots that we got.
Greater Black Backed Gull enjoying something...
Nice male Mallard
Flyover Mute Swans
Fall leaves
Cedar Waxwing (no Bohemians!)
Purple Finch
Pileated Woodpecker 
Our first Purple Finch in quite awhile
Female House Finch
Our Resident Brown Creeper
The first Dark-Eyed Junco of the fall/winter season
