Rose-breasted Grosbeak in Whitby

[Lundy]

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!!!


Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) by Anders78, on Flickr


Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) by Anders78, on Flickr


Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) by Anders78, on Flickr

[mr.sharp-photo]

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!

[Lundy]

Thank you very much, Sir!

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

[mac1958]

Nice captures. Well done.

[MEGHAN]

These are fabulous!!
Color me excited

Meghan

[Andygod]

Great pictures, I haven't seen one of those in probably 5 years.

[lovemypt]

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

[Lundy]

Thank you all for your nice comments, and additional info on how common/uncommon this species are!

[cosmo3667]

Nice crisp pictures I could not get as close to the one currently visiting my yard

[thouc]

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks never cease to be exciting! Nice shot.

[Andygod]

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.

[Lundy]

These photos were taken in Whitby Shores, basically next to Lynde Creek.