Random Rose-breasted Grosbeaks 6
Jul22010
I don’t know about you, but the rose-breasted grosbeaks seem uber abundant this year. We always see a few at Mr. Neil’s feeders in the summer, but this year there is a steady flock jockeying for position at the feeders all day long. Our grosbeaks seem to prefer the black oilers, the sunflowers out of the shell and safflower. Anyone else feel like they are seeing more rose-breasted grosbeaks than usual?
This is not a complaint, I’ll take excessive grosbeaks any day of the week.
Awww, that one looks concerned. It seems like he’s saying, “Yeah. There are a lot of us. I hope that’s not a problem.” (Anthropomorphism: It’s what’s for a mid-afternoon snack.)
I share your thoughts that there are more grosebeaks this year. I live about 4 miles north of Big Lake in the tall red oaks and usually have one or so mated pairs..this year I have seen 4 males at the feeder at one time and still see two or three males at a time at the feeder. It’s a good thing.
Great shot! I wish I had the RB Grosbeaks daily. They only pass thru here to get to your house. Feel free to send them back, I will make sure they have plenty of BOSS>
I had to actually get out my Peterson to confirm the new bird at my feeders this year-Rose Breasted Grosbeak. First time I’ve had them in 30 years here (about 2 hours north of NYC).
My parents are seeing rose-breasted Grosbeaks up in Lanaudière, just south of Mt Tremblant Park, about two hours north of Montréal, where they’ve never seen them before.
I usually have a steady stream of grosbeaks at my feeder (just north of Green Bay), but have seen less than usual this year. Maybe they’re all Farve fans…