Not long ago rumors of movements of crossbills were being passed around,
but (see  [log in to unmask] [ILbirds]* ) it seems
we likely won't be seeing them much this season; they usually aren't
found in Ohio until November/December and later even in a good year, and
even when lots show up in northern states, we seldom see big numbers,
and I wonder if crossing open stretches of the Great Lakes is maybe
asking too much of these forest species (red crossbills do breed down in
Panama but seem to be strictly western birds without the barrier of
great lakes in the way).  Always fun to see, but don't hold your breath...
Bill Whan

*I don't trust that URL to work, so if it doesn't work find his post at
http://birding.aba.org/maillist/IL

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