A week later I thought I'd try finding it again, and sure enough I was lucky enough to photograph both the female (top below - 5/22/10) and the male (bottom). I was able to get sharper photographs this time round.
A novice birder's observation of birds and other natural wildlife with wings ... or maybe not with wings...
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks
Hiking in the Kishwaukee Forest Preserve, I heard an unfamiliar bird call, that sounded at first like a Robin, but I knew wasn't. I spotted the bird high in a tree close to the hiking trail, but until I zoomed in on it and focussed it in my viewfinder, I wasn't sure what it was. As soon as I spotted the red triangle on the breast, I knew it was a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak - below (5/15/10).
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteI've come over from Val's place to look at your birds. You have some awesome shots! This is a very colorful bird. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Pure luck to get both a female and male - and what sharp images! That male is a beauty!
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