Seen in my backyard today

[ksmith]

A rose breasted grosbeak, ladies and gentlemen:




(Note: I did not take this photo. Not that talented, and don't possess that quality of camera)

There is a noticeable shortage of goldfinches, however, which somehow needs to be rectified. I've seen them elsewhere, so I know they're here.

Comments

[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

Aren't they stunners? I've only seen a few, in Michigan.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I like them a lot, but I think my favorites are the indigo buntings. That all-over brilliant blue is almost too much.