Grosbeaks have returned :)

Had 2 male Rose-breasteds return today.... very hungry too

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Very nice, Cheryl. Years ago I did a breeding bird count in N. MN with an ornithology buddy of mine and of all the birds we heard and saw, these were the most numerous. And not that they still aren't around, but I rarely encounter them. Well done.
Al

I would have a smiley face too Cheryl, love these shots, nice clear eyes ans a great look in number two, Bravo!

These are beautiful. I spotted one here today too. I sat, and waited...no pictures yet! Blue sky and sunshine...bonus!

CDMOOSE wrote in post #16885894
Very nice, Cheryl. Years ago I did a breeding bird count in N. MN with an ornithology buddy of mine and of all the birds we heard and saw, these were the most numerous. And not that they still aren't around, but I rarely encounter them. Well done.
Al

Thank you Al! I love seeing these guys, they're so colorful. Hope you're able to see more of them this year...

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16885959
I would have a smiley face too Cheryl, love these shots, nice clear eyes ans a great look in number two, Bravo!

Glad you like them Bret! Was thrilled this morning when I looked out the window & the two were there... keeping an eye out for the Mrs...

SJC from VT wrote in post #16886142
These are beautiful. I spotted one here today too. I sat, and waited...no pictures yet! Blue sky and sunshine...bonus!

Thanks Sandy!! I'm sure you'll get some great shots, bird photography sure takes a lot of patience I find.. Glad the skies are now blue and not that drab cloudy, rainy days like we've been having... Now for 'black fly' season.

Oh Happy Day Cheryl, and marvelous images of these males.
I too am always happy to have these around, and believe or not still had a male hanging around this AM.
Your lovely captures indicate that they seem to be treating you better than me and poor old Bret. Hope to see many more!

Those are mighty fine shots, Cheryl. Had 2 males on my feeder today-a first. Previous years there would be 1 for about 2 days and then gone. Hope to get some time tomorrow and maybe get lucky.

They're beauties, Cheryl! Well done. They do eat as voraciously as their yellow and black cousins, don't they?

Nicely done Cheryl. I wish I had these in my yard.

Beautiful Cheryl,...sure do hope they nest here again this year

Lovely captures, Cheryl. Spring wouldn't be spring without these beauties!

Beautiful images of one of my favorite birds. Great job!

Ya got that right Barry, if mine don't show up soon Im going to Cheryl's lol

CamFan01 wrote in post #16886998
Oh Happy Day Cheryl, and marvelous images of these males.
I too am always happy to have these around, and believe or not still had a male hanging around this AM.
Your lovely captures indicate that they seem to be treating you better than me and poor old Bret. Hope to see many more!

So glad you like them Steve Hope you & Bret get some shots off of yours. These guys aren't very shy, I hope they'll stay awhile..

ardeekay wrote in post #16887008
Those are mighty fine shots, Cheryl. Had 2 males on my feeder today-a first. Previous years there would be 1 for about 2 days and then gone. Hope to get some time tomorrow and maybe get lucky.

Hey Rog, you gotta take the time for some 'shootin' tomorrow & catch them while you can, before they're gone.. good luck, hope to see you post in the near future .. Thanks for taking the time to comment...

Wallace River wrote in post #16887015
They're beauties, Cheryl! Well done. They do eat as voraciously as their yellow and black cousins, don't they?

Thank you Ian! Their cousins stopped coming here after the 'Ice Storm', used to have flocks of them, now...nothing Sure miss them..

jhayesvw wrote in post #16887020
Nicely done Cheryl. I wish I had these in my yard.

Appreciate it Jeremy! Want me to box one up for you?

Pondrader wrote in post #16887029
Beautiful Cheryl,...sure do hope they nest here again this year

Thanks Jeff, can't wait to see what you get, baby pix would be awesome.

grizzerbear wrote in post #16887165
Lovely captures, Cheryl. Spring wouldn't be spring without these beauties!

Thank you Barry! It sure wouldn't be the same, love having them here..

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16887172
Beautiful images of one of my favorite birds. Great job!

Thanks Carol, appreciate it

Pondrader wrote in post #16887176
Ya got that right Barry, if mine don't show up soon Im going to Cheryl's lol

Anytime Jeff!! You're not that far away...