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Western visitor stirs Wisconsin birdwatchers over rare gray crowned rosy finch
John Russell of Menomonie sighted a gray crowned rosy finch among his winter grosbeak flock in late February. The pale pinkish brown finch with a gray crown and large white wing patch puzzled observers, led to trips across Lower Lake Tainter area, then a confirmed sighting on March 15. The rarity drew collectors from Milwaukee and northern Illinois, with hopes it may return.
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John Russell
Menomonie
John
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chippewa Falls
Mississippi River
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Maine
North America
Mr. Finch
Russell
Eau Claire
Janine Polk
Milwaukee
Shawano
Illinois