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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Lundy on May 03, 2013, 11:35:24 AM

Title: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Lundy on May 03, 2013, 11:35:24 AM
Hi all,

Just wanted to share a couple of photos of this Rose-breasted Grosbeak that visited my backyard today.

I'm sure it's not too exciting to most of you guys, but for me as a relatively new birder this was a first for me, so I enjoyed!!!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8396/8705198782_3d286c80ff_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8705198782/)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8705198782/) by Anders78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lunders/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8553/8704074983_d7c6dec18a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8704074983/)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8704074983/) by Anders78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lunders/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8270/8705198200_1839dd6d6c_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8705198200/)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunders/8705198200/) by Anders78 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lunders/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: mr.sharp-photo on May 03, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
how is it not exciting?
i'd love to have one in my backyard. i'm lucky if i see 1 or 2 a year when birding.
and great pictures!
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Lundy on May 03, 2013, 02:32:55 PM
Thank you very much, Sir!

Like I said - it was exciting to me!!! Just wasn't sure how common these birds are around.
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: mac1958 on May 03, 2013, 04:16:46 PM
Nice captures. Well done.
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: MEGHAN on May 03, 2013, 04:47:03 PM
These are fabulous!!
Color me excited

Meghan
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Andygod on May 03, 2013, 06:12:39 PM
Great pictures, I haven't seen one of those in probably 5 years.
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: lovemypt on May 03, 2013, 06:38:03 PM
Quote from: "Lundy"
Thank you very much, Sir!

Like I said - it was exciting to me!!! Just wasn't sure how common these birds are around.



Nice shots.......they are not that common everywhere but do see them around in the summer, I have seen 2-3 pairs breeding at River wood in past years
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Lundy on May 03, 2013, 07:35:40 PM
Thank you all for your nice comments, and additional info on how common/uncommon this species are!
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: cosmo3667 on May 03, 2013, 10:12:05 PM
Nice crisp pictures I could not get as close to the one currently visiting my yard
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: thouc on May 04, 2013, 10:41:07 AM
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks never cease to be exciting! Nice shot.
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Andygod on May 05, 2013, 08:42:46 AM
Has anyone seen any around Lynde Creek or Cranberry Marsh?  I am in Oshawa, but my yard is about 7 floors up and the only birds I get up here are pigeons.
Title: Re: Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby
Post by: Lundy on May 05, 2013, 10:19:32 AM
These photos were taken in Whitby Shores, basically next to Lynde Creek.