Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Rose Breasted Grosbeaks are here!

Yeah.....! I saw them & knew that they were here the past few days,but only was able to get their pictures today.They stop here twice a year,usually May & Sept. when they are migrating to breeding areas in the spring to the north & to the south for the winter.They feed on sunflower seeds & various tree seeds such as seeds from the box elder trees,pines,& they like all kinds of fruit & insects.
This will be my submission for world bird Wed.Go to the springman`s blog & show us your backyard bird this week.Now let`s see if I get the link right this week...http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/

12 comments:

Lilac Haven said...

Wow it's nice that you get these. We hardly ever see them.

LEADTOCHINA said...

He/She is lucky to find such a well-built house!

Springman said...

I had a Rose breasted grosbeak in the yard this week myself. I think your right Phyllis, they are on the move. And you got the pictures to boot! Nice catches!

mick said...

Great photos of beautiful little birds.

theconstantwalker said...

A beautiful little bird and another newbie for me...
Many thanks for sharing.

Larry said...

Great shots of the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks Phyllis! It's nice that you got photos of both the male and female too.

Unknown said...

Great to see them!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

joo said...

I've never seen them!

jeanlivingsimple said...

Like you I only see them during migration. Sweet shots!

Debra said...

We have them all nesting season and get to see the young ones at the feeders. I love the brown 'suits' the girls wear. They also have a very sweet little plaintive call- a little peeping, besides the telltale chip they do. Great photos, as always!
Love, Debra

Anonymous said...

How fortunate you are to see and photograph these beauties!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

What great photos!! We had them earlier in the summer and I've not seen them since--I guess I know where they went! :-)