WBU Podcast

Will irrupting birds visit your backyard this winter? Who is already on the move and who can you expect to see? Join Brian and special guest Matt Young from the Finch Research Network as they talk all about the Winter Finch Forecast with tips on getting your feeders ready for these irregular winter visitors. 

Birds Mentioned
Purple Finch
Cassin’s Finch
House Finch
Redpoll
Pine Siskin
Red Crossbill
White-winged Crossbill
Pine Grosbeak
Evening Grosbeak
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Blue Jay
American Goldfinches
Bohemian Waxwing
Lesser Goldfinch
Lawrence’s Goldfinch  

Products Mentioned
Stokes Guide to Finches
Finch Blend
Nyjer®
Sunflower Seed & Chips
Safflower
Finch Feeders
Tube Feeders
Platform Feeders
Hopper Feeders 

Resources Mentioned
FiRN – Finch Research Network
Winter Finch Forecast 2025-2026
Episode 99: Golden Guide to Goldfinches
Trektellen – resource to see counts for bird movement  

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Red Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill, Pine Siskin, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finch and other bird sounds provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.