Lucky you! What part of the country are you in?

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.

we get yellow grosbeaks every year. We're in Northern Ont.

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.

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.

Grosbeaks seem to be moving on. They were a delight to see and hear.

Now the Orioles and hummers are coming by.

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?

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.

Sorry I just find that puzzling.

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

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

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

We got grosbeaks once several years ago, and I really wish they'd come back!!

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.