Purple Finch, Kennebunk, Maine, USA. In past years we have had individual Purple Finches at our feeders on a few occasions…generally females, but at least one male a year. They appear unpredictability and are never seen again that year. This year, for some unknown reason, we have Purple Finches at the feeders every day. We had one male who did his normal here and gone thing, but we have at least 3 females who have been here for more than a week, and show every sign of hanging around for the summer. Time will tell. It has me wondering though if this is just an “our yard” phenomenon, or a southern Maine, or even a New England phenomenon. Are we having an outbreak of Purple Finches this year? More likely I am just seeing more. Sony Rx10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Polarr and Apple Photos.