Grosbeaks galore and my driftwood perch

I used to wait and wait for these rose breasted grosbeaks in the spring. They were really fun to watch and photograph. These were taken at the exact same place (my ex-back yard) but what a difference in background and lighting a little time makes. I had two pieces of driftwood as perches that were quite different also and I think these were all taken on the same one but the 4th shot. Unfortunately, when I left Ohio for Tennessee I forgot them and left them behind. Hope you enjoy looking as much as I did taking.

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Those are just beautiful Mike, I bet you are really missing that old backyard, wonderful shots!

Great shots

Absolutely beautiful shots...well done! Great idea on the driftwood perch.

Love all of these. Well done!

Mike,
Those are amazing.
Love the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks.

thanks bret, I do miss the old haunt, absolutely the perfect setup for backyard birds with a huge variety.

thank you john

sjc, thank you and that peice of driftwood was the greatest perch I ever saw. miss it much

thanks et

jeremy, thank you!

Gorgeous shots of a very beautiful bird. I have them here all summer and I really enjoy seeing them when they return each year.

Fantastic set Mike!! Love the Rose Breasted Grosbeak. I was lucky enough to have some nest close buy this last spring. Great work

Beautiful series! Who doesn't love the Grosbeaks? BG is beautiful too!