May 4th 2011 rose breasted grosbeak

by Terry
(Southington, CT USA)

First time I have seen one - on the feeder at noon - appropriate for lunch - feed is black sunflower seed placed between woods and lawn. Both male and female feeding aggressively - pushing house finches away. The male rose color against the black is stunning. Hope they stay.

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