Red Breasted Grosbeak – female
Red-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
The name “grosbeak” is from the French word grosbec and means “large beak” … sometimes names are simple.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Not surprising it is related to the Cardinal! A group of grosbeaks is called a “gross” of grosbeaks … who knew?
Nothern Cardinal
On a dull day, they seem so brightly coloured.
Cardinal
Flocks of Evening Grosbeaks
Cardinal female
A more shy visitor to the feed put out during the ice storm.
Evening Grosbeak #15
Here is a piece of trivia for you … they hold the sun flower seed eating record of 96 seeds in five minutes… I had no idea that someone keeps track of these things!
Pine Grosbeaks at a puddle
Having a quick drink and a bit of a splash!
