A Finch! by sunnygreenwood

A Finch!

One of many in the large flock of Evening Grosbeaks that show up regularly at the Railing Diner. I didn't realize until today, they are part of the finch family. The Cornell site calls them a "heavy set finch". I'll say! They about the size of a cardinal.
Here's an excerpt from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, if you're interested: "Though they’re ferocious seed-crackers in the wintertime, in summer Evening Grosbeaks eat insects such as spruce budworm, a serious forest pest. The grosbeaks are so adept at finding these tiny caterpillars that the birds often provide a first warning that a budworm outbreak has begun."
Great shot. Very fluffy!
February 22nd, 2015  
So sweet and an excellent capture.Fav
February 22nd, 2015  
Excellent close up shot, Anne. Fav!
February 22nd, 2015  
Great 'portrait'...I love the Evening Grosbeaks with their bold yellow headband! fav
February 22nd, 2015  
You have such a great variety of birds at your feeders. He is beautiful and I enjoyed the information you provided. Fav!
February 22nd, 2015  
A wonderful capture
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February 22nd, 2015  
Colourful bird, nice!
February 22nd, 2015  
Love the sunny colour of these birds. Fav for this one.
February 22nd, 2015  
Beautiful shot Anne! Thanks for the follow, and now after seeing your amazing bird photos I'm excited to follow you back :)
February 22nd, 2015  
I would never have guessed they were related - even distantly - to the little finch! Neat information. You've sure shown off his colors beautifully.
February 23rd, 2015  
Hi Anne - I'm glad to reconnect with you and your railing diner. I always loved your grosbeaks, fav!
February 23rd, 2015  
Gorgeous shot! What a fabulous pop of yellow. You have an amazing variety of birds, Anne. Word must be out that your Railing Diner is the place to be.
February 23rd, 2015  
Beautifully captured.
February 23rd, 2015  
Great capture
February 23rd, 2015  
Lovely yellow tones & so fluffy :)
February 23rd, 2015  
Great shot. Fav
February 23rd, 2015  
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