Bird Spotlight-Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Volume 6 in a Series
As I grow older I seem to appreciate nature more and more. I now have more time to slow down and take it in. This is one example of an opportunity I would have missed if I was still working. This beautiful bird is the highlight of spring migration for us. If we are lucky we will spot this bird one or two days each spring, then they are gone. Several days ago, two males paid a visit to our feeder. I was fortunate enough to capture a few photos.
According to All About Birds, these birds migrate north to our area for the breeding season. However, they must head farther north than Central NY State since they never seem to stay in our location for the summer.
These beauties prefer woodlands and forest edges and will visit feeders, as they did at our house the other day. They prefer sunflower seeds and peanuts among other seeds. I wish they would stay for the summer since they are so striking.
Interesting Fact
Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks apparently build very thin nests as the eggs are usually visible from below through the bottom of the nest. They normally build their nests in saplings.
