I’ve had a couple of peeps ask me why this small finch is called a redpoll. Is the bird going out to survey people on how they feel about politics? No. Poll is another word for the top of the head (not used for that too often these days). So, the bird has a small red dot on the top of its head and you get get redpoll.
Categories: digiscoping, OpenSky
Oh, interesting bird anatomy tip. Thanks!
And by the way… Have a spectacular TRIP chicka! You’ll be so missed. I’m surprised Cinnabon is allowing this foray.