The spring songbird migration coincides with with the explosion of floral and vegetative growth in deciduous trees and shrubs. It’s a thrilling dynamic and wonderful time of year to become immersed in the great outdoors!
New foliage on a maple in early May
Change is rapid, every day a new palette, and “here today, gone tomorrow” describes my experience with many migrating songbirds. Two days ago there were vibrant colors and sweet songs everywhere. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks were low and at the feeders, Baltimore Orioles high above, foraging in the tree canopies.
Cornell, on its “All About Birds” website, describes the Rose-breasted Grosbeak as an “exclamation mark” at feeders. So true – for the brilliant male! However, females are easily overlooked or miss-identified, especially when the huge bill isn’t clearly visible.
I was amused to see that a bird with a massive, seed- and fruit- crunching bill would be interested in the smallest of seeds at the openings of the goldfinch tube feeder.
Some of these grosbeaks will remain while others will continue their northerly migration and search for summer nesting habitat. The low woody vegetation of young forests and forest edges is their target.
Photos by NB Hunter. © All Rights Reserved.
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What a cute bird with the red chest!
They really stand out in a crowd and their song is breathtaking. A real treat!
That huge bill was what contributed to Grosbeaks being one of the first birds I tracked down and identified at our feeder. They are fun to watch.
The leaf is a beauty as are the bird shots.
Thanks for the nice comments. I love the fresh yellowish greens of spring in the morning sun. Add some songbirds in breeding plumage and now you have a feast!
So right😊
Beautiful Shots!
Dwight