Rose-breasted Grosbeak At Our Feeder

On Wednesday, April 29th, we saw a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the sunflower seed feeder. This is the first time we've seen this bird at our feeders and it was quite exciting!

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak likes out forested neighborhood. It's song is like that of the American Robin but more melodious and exuberant.

This fine fellow dominated the sunflower seed feeder and chased away a male Northern Cardinal, preferring to feed on his own. Look at the size of his beak in relationship to the size of his head and you will know why he is called a grosbeak.

So if your offer the birds sunflowers seeds, look for the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. They breed in our area and this one might be sticking around!