Bird Watching: The Common Redpoll

Sitting outside today I notices a "finch" dashing to and from a small tree. Upon closer observation I discovered a common redpoll had built a nest and was settling in for a while.  She didn't seem bothered by a camera lens poking at her through  the leaves.  After she vacated the next for a short time I was able to capture her pride and joy - three beautiful eggs, full of potential. She is such a little bird (about 5 to 6 inches in length) to have laid three eggs. I was most surprised that she had laid eggs this late in the year. I was under the impression that most bird built nests and laid eggs in the spring. For more information about the common redpoll click here.