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15 Jun 2016, 5:51 PM,
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Swiss Manor: Rose-breasted grosbeak
I looked out at my feeder this evening, 15 June, and was surprised to see this female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (light pink bill, white and streaked breast).

   

A nice yardbird!

Jason
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23 Jun 2016, 6:19 AM,
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RE: Swiss Manor: Rose-breasted grosbeak
The female Rose-breasted Grosbeak showed up again at my feeder this morning, 23 June. I hadn't seen it since the 15th, and assumed it was gone, so this was a bit of a surprise. The pink bill is immediately distinctive relative to the numerous Black-headed Grosbeaks at my feeder - I hadn't appreciated how useful bill color is for separating the females of these two species.

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23 Jun 2016, 7:04 PM,
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RE: Swiss Manor: Rose-breasted grosbeak
The very skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak finally sat still for a few pictures this evening, 23 June:

   

   

   

   

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28 Jun 2016, 8:10 AM,
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RE: Swiss Manor: Rose-breasted grosbeak
There was another appearance by the RBGR at my feeder this morning, 28 June.
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