The Finchmasters - Finch Research Network

The Finchmasters - Finch Research Network FiRN is 501c3 nonprofit. FiRN is committed to research and conservation around finches globally.

Paper published!Hooded Grosbeak Research this timeFlight call variation and vocal repertoire in the Hooded Grosbeak Hesp...
05/24/2026

Paper published!

Hooded Grosbeak Research this time

Flight call variation and vocal repertoire in the Hooded Grosbeak Hesperiphona abeillei

While they do have a larger vocal repertoire than Evening Grosbeak, the call type thing applies to this species as well, which is not surprising given its a sister taxa to Evening Grosbeak.

It's always nice to acknowledge accomplishments, and publishing a paper is a worthy reason to celebrate!

Not too bad, I think that's 6 papers published in the last 9-10 months. Many of them were my ideas/design, and then we put the team together.

Congrats team!

Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/.../fbirs.2026.1770412/full

Finches!About a month ago I went birding with Melanie Uhlir in South Otselic, Chenango County for finches and we had som...
04/22/2026

Finches!

About a month ago I went birding with Melanie Uhlir in South Otselic, Chenango County for finches and we had some good luck with Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, Purple Finches, Evening Grosbeaks, and Red Crossbills, including this male Red Crossbill we were able to save. It appeared that it wasn't actually hit, but a vehicle had driven over the top of it and it was stunned.

After about 40 minutes in the car the bird easily flew off and perched in a tree.

Finches, Finches, Finches! Dozens of Evening Grosbeaks and American Goldfinches, a couple Purple Finches (one can be se...
03/17/2026

Finches, Finches, Finches!

Dozens of Evening Grosbeaks and American Goldfinches, a couple Purple Finches (one can be seen on the ground right of the middle platform feeder) and an occasional Pine Siskin have been visiting the Feedercam in the Adirondacks.

This is a collaborative feedercam with SUNY-ESF at the Newcomb campus in the Adirondacks (Sponsored by Finch Research Network and Aspen Song Wild Bird Food).

Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project

For decades this brightly colored finch was a beloved winter backyard feeder bird during its irruptions from northern or montane breeding areas. Recent studies show that Evening Grosbeak has lost more than 90% of its North American population since 1970. Collaborators from the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Finch Research Network, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Avian Research Center formed an international working group with members from across North America focused on the species’ conservation as part of the "Road to Recovery" bird conservation initiative.
https://www.youtube.com/

The mic has been turned off because of trainings in the area. Scroll back to see the action from this morning!

Evening Grosbeak Research Paper published….Ranges of Evening Grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) call types 1 and 2 docum...
02/28/2026

Evening Grosbeak Research

Paper published….Ranges of Evening Grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) call types 1 and 2 documented from community science and targeted placement of automated recorders

It was uncertain how much the ranges of Type 1 and 2 Evening Grosbeaks overlapped during the breeding season, and this paper confirmed how much the overlap is.

It's always nice to acknowledge accomplishments, and publishing a paper is a worthy reason to celebrate!

Congrats team!

Link:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bird-science/articles/10.3389/fbirs.2026.1671357/full)

Purple Finch Research Paper published….Flight calls of Eastern and Western Purple Finches (Haemorhous purpureus) are dia...
02/28/2026

Purple Finch Research

Paper published….Flight calls of Eastern and Western Purple Finches (Haemorhous purpureus) are diagnostically different.

The Finch Research Network would love to fund more research on the two Purple Finches. Reach out if interested.

It's always nice to acknowledge accomplishments, and publishing a paper is a worthy reason to celebrate!

Congrats team!

Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bird-science/articles/10.3389/fbirs.2026.1770303/full)

Evening Grosbeaks!SUNY-ESF Newcomb, NY Adirondacks Feedercam (Sponsored by Finch Research Network and Aspen Song Wild Bi...
02/15/2026

Evening Grosbeaks!

SUNY-ESF Newcomb, NY Adirondacks Feedercam (Sponsored by Finch Research Network and Aspen Song Wild Bird Food) is hopping again this morning with Goldfinches, Evening Grosbeaks and more.

For decades this brightly colored finch was a beloved winter backyard feeder bird during its irruptions from northern or montane breeding areas. Recent studies show that Evening Grosbeak has lost more than 90% of its North American population since 1970. Collaborators from the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Finch Research Network, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Avian Research Center formed an international working group with members from across North America focused on the species’ conservation as part of the "Road to Recovery" bird conservation initiative.

https://www.youtube.com/

Bohemian Waxwing. An honorary finch given its irruptive nature!
02/07/2026

Bohemian Waxwing. An honorary finch given its irruptive nature!

Winter Finches, other Irruptives, and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada for the New York State...
02/07/2026

Winter Finches, other Irruptives, and the Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada for the New York State Ornithological Association's Winter Weekend in the Adirondacks last weekend.

The Underrated Purple Finch here at the house in Cortland County, NY. We had our high count for the winter this weekend ...
01/18/2026

The Underrated Purple Finch here at the house in Cortland County, NY. We had our high count for the winter this weekend at 22.

Rosy-Finches in Alta, Utah!
12/27/2025

Rosy-Finches in Alta, Utah!

Address

Cortland, NY

Telephone

+16073457713

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Finchmasters - Finch Research Network posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Finchmasters - Finch Research Network:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category