Saundra,
Please try to document that Rose-breasted Grosbeak to the fullest extent
you can, and if possible, try to get a photograph. There are very few
winter (Dec-Feb) records of this species in Virginia (only 3 in eBird
currently, and maybe another 10 or so listed in the Gold Book, plus
whatever records just aren't well known).
This is also the appropriate time of year for a Black-headed Grosbeak to
appear, and the two species have many superficial similarities. Again, a
photograph here would greatly help in confirming one versus the other if it
shows back up. In either case, you've got a great record here!
Thanks,
Rob Bielawski
Virginia Beach, VA
On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM, Saundra Byrd via va-bird <
va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Winter birds are here!! Most action ive had at my new yard other than the
hummingbirds in the summer. OMG!!! My first ever yard Rosebreasted
Grosbeak. Saw a Junco, some h finches, cardinal, yellowrumped warblers , rb
woodpecker, and c wren also. White throat sparrows a few days ago.
Saundra byrd
Accomack va.
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