The "big" flock of Pine Grosbeaks was back at Technology Park today. This is 

the same flock that Bruce MacPherson reported spends most of its time in the 

area bounded by Shunpike Road, Brownell Road, Leroy Avenue, and Marshall 

Avenue. I was fortunate enough to get there right when the flock arrived. At 

11:55 AM there were NONE to be found. At NOON, they swarmed in like a flock 

of waxwings. There were AT LEAST 100 birds in this group. They spread out 

throughout the complex feasting on cherries. The strong wind was a factor 

and kept the birds moving from one tree to another. However, they kept at it. 

I just hope that these guys stay around throughout the winter season.



Jim Osborn