Evening Grosbeak

These hunky and handsome guys don't visit us very often, but three males did today. One doesn't see them nearly as often, especially in the eastern US, as one did 30-40 years ago. But they are always a treat when they do show up.

Those are fantastic shots! They aren't as common or irruptive as they were years ago. Last time I saw any here in west central Ohio was back in lat fall of 1998.

Just a little jealous lol, top shelf work.

Beekeeper wrote in post #18170578
Those are fantastic shots! They aren't as common or irruptive as they were years ago. Last time I saw any here in west central Ohio was back in lat fall of 1998.

Thank you very kindly. I don't recall the timeframe exactly, but they used to be a western bird, then expanded their range to the east coast, and now appear to be retrenching. I'm glad that a few are still around.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #18170603
Just a little jealous lol, top shelf work.

High praise from you, the Master, Bret; thank you.

Nicely done Al, always a pleasure to tune in

Nice Al, The same goes for up here, I do see a few groups now and then but every tree use to be full of the in the fall.

CDMOOSE wrote in post #18170910
High praise from you, the Master, Bret; thank you.

Thank You very much Al but I think you have confused me with someone else, I'm just a backyarder who many would say is cheating. In any event, Thank You most kindly for such kind words. I'm trying to keep up with you my friend.

CaptBob wrote in post #18170911
Nicely done Al, always a pleasure to tune in

Thank you kindly, Bob.

Pondrader wrote in post #18170941
Nice Al, The same goes for up here, I do see a few groups now and then but every tree use to be full of the in the fall.

Hi, Jeff; it's good to hear from you again.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #18171033
Thank You very much Al but I think you have confused me with someone else, I'm just a backyarder who many would say is cheating. In any event, Thank You most kindly for such kind words. I'm trying to keep up with you my friend.

Your photos have always been top notch, Bret, and are always an inspiration.

lol I have not gone anywhere Al, lol Maybe its time for me to post again in the bird pages. Great images as always Al

Pondrader wrote in post #18171831
lol I have not gone anywhere Al, lol Maybe its time for me to post again in the bird pages. Great images as always Al

I think it is far past time, Jeff; keep up the good work! And thanks for commenting.