Brown-capped Rosy-finch
Leucosticte australis
(L 6.25" WS 9.5" Wt 0.91 oz)
Found primarily in Colorado as
well as New Mexico...breeds
above the tree line.
well as New Mexico...breeds
above the tree line.
Made it to Sandia Peak on our
3rd attempt...too much snow for
our front wheel drive rental.
3rd attempt...too much snow for
our front wheel drive rental.
The banders at Rio Grande Nature
Center...kissed the birds they
banded today, because that is
what Ryan always did as he
released them.
Center...kissed the birds they
banded today, because that is
what Ryan always did as he
released them.
(http://www.rosyfinch.com/RyanBeauli
eu.html)
eu.html)
Sandia Peak
12Mar2012