Tag Archives: Rose-breasted Grosbeak

More Like His Mama

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is one of my favorite migrators.  I typically only see them for a few days  each spring and fall, so I  was thrilled when this young male stopped by for a visit. He perched high in the … Continue reading →

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Worth The Wait

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

I’ve been waiting, and watching, and wondering if my favorite migrator, the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, was going to pay a visit this year.  Then yesterday morning, I looked out the window and there he was! I only had a few minutes … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Migrator

Posted on October 7, 2016 by

October is a busy month for birds here in the Atlanta area. Many of them have begun the long flight to their winter homes and stop by for a brief visit en route.  The other day, I looked out in the … Continue reading →

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Darby’s Got A Girlfriend!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

Remember Darby? He’s the Rose-breasted Grosbeak I wrote about last week who has been hanging about in my backyard fueling up for his long journey north. Well…meet Dora!  (I promise I don’t name all of my backyard birds.) Several days … Continue reading →

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Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Posted on April 23, 2014 by

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is hereby dubbed the “Bird of the Week.” I wish these birds were year round residents of Georgia, but we only get them for a short period of time when they are migrating. Right now they are … Continue reading →

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