First of the Year (FOY)
White-crowned Sparrow was in the yard today - although in the interest of full disclosure, this photo was taken in New Mexico in February - I did not have time to chat with the one in the yard so I don't if he was the same bird in this photo; I did ask this bird to stop by and say "hi." :)
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| White-crowned Sparrow |
Also ...
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks appeared Monday (reported in area late last week) - today three males, and at least one female ...
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| Rose-breasted Grosbeak |
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| Rose-breasted Grosbeak - female - just outside kitchen in-need-of-cleaning window. |
With both grosbeak in the yard, I feel that "normalcy" post-Irene is near at hand. These guys can certainly brighten a dull gray day.
Evening Grosbeaks are beginning to display.
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| Rose-breasted and Evening Grosbeak. |
Good Birding!!
That White-throated Sparrow has the New Mexico look about him. Betcha-it's the same one. I'm envious of your Vermont festival of Grosbeak-beautiful photos-especially the close-up of the male RBGB!
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ReplyDeleteNot a bad morning of birding! :)
Very welcome sights to your backyard I am sure. Gorgeous birds, beautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteThat last shot is quite colorful in terms of feathers... Well done Chris, it looks like your feeders are successfull!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I wish we had evening grosbeaks in Pittsburgh, PA.
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