Grosbeaks

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11 years ago

It started a week or so ago. Grosbeaks at the feeders.

yesterday it looked like they invited all their family to our

Feeders. Today it was all their family and friends and they stayed all day. Beautiful birds and all kinds.

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claireplymouth z6b coastal MA

11 years ago

You're so lucky! I see maybe one grosbeak a year and that for just a short time.

Claire

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catherinet
11 years ago
Lucky you! What part of the country are you in?
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Original Author
11 years ago
They're back today.

Grants, NM. At about 5,000 ft on the side of Mt Taylor. On rte 40

70-80 mi west of ABQ.

Years before we have had maybe 4-5.
Claire Labelle
11 years ago
we get yellow grosbeaks every year. We're in Northern Ont.
compost_hugger_nancy
11 years ago
My neighbors get them at their feeders and later their young. I can't afford to buy bird seeds or nectar feeders. And would have to take them in every night because of the bears.

I get to see them fly from her yard to MY woods. Still haven't FOUND their nest but I know they nest down here on my property someplace every year.

Beautiful birds.
harris_growing
11 years ago
We had one Rose breasted Grosbeak this week, first one I've seen at the feeder in years. I'd love to see him bring back friends and family, but we'll see.
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Original Author
11 years ago
Grosbeaks seem to be moving on. They were a delight to see and hear.

Now the Orioles and hummers are coming by.
tmff
11 years ago
There are several species of grosbeak. It's helpful to know which one(s) you are referring to. Here in Kansas, there have been photos at feeders of Rose-breasted X Black-headed hybrids. And per above, yellow grosbeak= Evening Grosbeak, correct?
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Original Author
11 years ago
We have had several varieties of grosbeaks at our feeders. Haven't taken

Time to look it up to identify them.

Just enjoyed having them visit.
tmff
11 years ago
Sorry I just find that puzzling.
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
11 years ago
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The New Mexico Ornithological Society has a
List of grosbeaks and other related birds that shows a number of interesting birds. There's a Yellow Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysopeplus) shown as well as others. New Mexico seems to have a lot of grosbeaks.

Claire
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Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Claire.

have several books on birds, we just enjoy seeing them. This is not the most colorful place to live. We had snow flurries this morn.

There seem to be a lot of different birds migrating through here this year.

Had 5 male western tanagers and as many female tanagers at the apples today.

Jo
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
11 years ago
Can you post pictures, josephene_gw? I know you said on another forum that you have a new iPad. I have no experience with iPads; maybe someone here can help.

Claire
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11 years ago
We got grosbeaks once several years ago, and I really wish they'd come back!!
clairefrut
11 years ago
This week a Rose Breasted Grossbeak was on my feeder such a thrill what a striking bird. I did not have my camera so no picture. I live in RI just moved down from MA.