Winter Finch Forecast 2025-2026

Keep your eyes open this winter for northern visitors to your feeders. Scientists are predicting large numbers of finches will be on the move. They call these southerly movements “irruptions” and we are due for one this year. Perhaps you’ve noticed some Pine Siskins or Red-breasted Nuthatches at your feeder already this fall? Read this article to learn what other species to watch for and how scientists figure out which species will irrupt: https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2025-2026