Red Crossbill in Marion County by Sophia Wood

Red Crossbill in Marion County by Sophia Wood

Red Crossbill shot in my front yard in Salem, Oregon on August 8th 2026 by me (Sophia Wood). There is water in my garden that they have come for – so maybe this is unnatural and should be left out of the contest.

They have been here for over a week. I listened to them today by the creek and will include the audio if you wanted the call to confirm the types that we are observing here (Fir)