evening grosbeak

Always a heart warming sight.

A species that has become quite uncommon in my garden. Evening grosbeaks used come frequently in in large numbers but for the last 20 years they have almost disappeared. This year they are back although in low numbers compared to the old days.

Had a large flock of Evening Grosbeaks drop in yesterday. This is a small part of that.

Always a pleasure when these birds show up.

Always a pleasure to see these birds show up.

Hope everyone is staying well.

Three of these beauties have been enjoying the sunflower hearts for a few days. This is through the window unfortunately.

A pair of male Grosbeaks arguing over feeding area.

This one is a bit unusual because of the matching white markings on her head. Usually the females heads are a uniform colour

Pretty lady

A couple Male Evening Grosbeaks jousting for position. It looks like a gentle nuzzling, but in reality it was a quick flurry of thrusts and snaps at each other with those formidable beaks.

HOLY CROW! Well, it's not a crow, but a really beautiful leucistic Evening Grosbeak. My wife spotted it this morning, and said in a loud stage whisper "BILL! Grab your camera and get over here and BE QUIET! DON'T SCARE IT!!" lol Unfortunately it was only there for about a minute.

When I saw this, I thought "That would make a great Christmas Tree for a birder."

Handsome Lad

Lovely lady

A gorgeous couple

Always a pleasure to see these beauts drop by for a visit. A much needed splash of colour in an otherwise drab landscape this time of year.

This male is just finishing off a sunflower seed.

I guess I tend to post a lot of Grosbeak photos. But they are such handsome birds, and when they pose in such a pretty setting, how can I ignore them?

Grabbing and gripping each other's beaks for possession of a position on a branch near the feeder, and possibly also the female that was dining there.

A semi rare visiter. A bird I might see maybe once or twice a year, some years not at all. Was very excited to see this girl. Maybe she will attract a mate and they will nest nearby. She ignored sunflower seed feeders and continually dined on suet cakes, which surprised me. That's something I...

Have a good number of both male and female Evening Grosbeaks coming to the feeders daily. They are beautiful birds and a real joy to see.

Looking a bit grumpy after 3 straight days of heavy rain

Always a pleasure to see these almost tropical looking birds showing up. Gives some much needed colour to our winter gripped yard.