The Rose-breasted grosbeak population in Central New York seems to be quite healthy, as everyone has been talking about summer residents and sightings at bird feeders well beyond the Spring migration. I’ve observed two nesting pairs on our 30-acre natural area and often see a female around the feeders. Here she is, in morning light.
Photo by NB Hunter. © All Rights Reserved.
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What a lovely back-lit shot, and a gorgeous little bird.
Thanks. The males tend to get all of the press and many people don’t know the female. This was an attempt to even the score a bit!
Very gorgeous shot of a lovely bird. I didn’t know the female. Such a nice way to introduce her! Looks like WordPress isn’t letting me hit the “like” button, but I like it all the same! 😀
Thanks Gunta. Unlike many of the brownish sparrows, the bold brown and white contrast on these females usually grabs my attention.