Meghan: I felt the same way about the Grosbeak. He was not there when I went and others had told me it's always at the feeder. I waited and waited and then sat in my van eating my pb&j sandwich and finally saw the hint of red in the bush beside the feeder. I ditched my sandwich, got back outside and he was happy to stay for quite some time. A gentleman who lives nearby told me he's always there at noon. It definitely is luck. On the Sunday, there were 2 barred owls very out in the open, right by the road. There were quite a few photographers. I went back Monday, hoping for better lighting and couldn't find any. I spent the majority of the day driving and walking about and finally saw one late in the afternoon. Patience is not a virtue that I come by naturally, but I'm trying!
