Common Redpoll in the U.P.

Acanthis flammea

Most winters they’re here; some winters they’re not. A not uncommon pattern for this species is for them to spend the first part of the winter foraging in the woods, and then by January or February, to move into town and take advantage of the many bird feeders well stocked with niger thistle. The easiest way to see this species is to stake out bird feeders where they’ve been seen.

Here is a link to photos I’ve made of Common Redpoll.