Saturday, June 26, 2010

Camera Critters # 116 - Grosbeak


The Rose Breasted Grosbeak came to the feeder. It wasn't very co-operative.
It did get a bite to eat.
It then did a great pose for the food.
See a lot of other neat critters above.

24 comments:

imac said...

Watch that Birdie Tom, great shots.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful bird and one of my favorites. It was the bird that got me "into" birding.

Janie said...

What a beautiful, colorful bird. I've never seen one here. He really did a nice pose for you.

Unknown said...

I like the one hanging on the metal bird, A nice group!

Dar said...

The Rose-breasted Grossbeak are So vibrant., I love to see them at the feeders...and they sing pretty too.
BlessYa

Carletta's Captures said...

I've never seen one of these guys.
You did a great job getting a pic.

George said...

You obviously know how to get him to pose. We must not be serving the proper menu since we can't get a Grosbeak to pose for us.

Michael said...

Wow. Wasn't expecting him to look like that when he turned around. He looks like he's been stabbed. Nice capture.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful Grosbeak pictures, Tom... I especially like that last one. I hope they stop back by here on their way south in the Fall. Such a beautiful bird..
Betsy

JunieRose2005 said...

I love these pictures! This is one bird I do not see around our place so it was a treat for me to see these!


Junie

Pietro Brosio said...

Very nice Grosbeak images, Tom. I really enjoy them!

wenn said...

lovely..i had pictures of birds too when i was at melbourne.

LadyFi said...

What a lovely looking bird!

Janet said...

Now we know what it looks like from ini front and behind! Works for me.

Andree said...

I keep trying to spy some of these guys here. I know they are here! Thank goodness I can see them on your blog. You took beautiful photos of them.

Gretchen said...

Love the shot of the bird with the fake one. :) I've missed visiting your site and hope to be able to return for more of the visual feast soon!

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Great shots, and the last one is awesome!

Cezar and Léia said...

The last picture is really precious! Cool!
God bless you!
Cezar

DeniseinVA said...

Well, it was very nice of him to finally turn around and pose for you. He really is a very beautiful bird.
An English Girl Rambles

Adrienne Zwart said...

Tom, you are so lucky! I've only ever had one of these visit my feeders, and it was during spring migration last year, so its plumage wasn't very lovely. I keep hoping he'll stop back by, but so far no sign of him. Knowing you have them in your yard gives me hope, though. You aren't that far north of me.

I'm glad he finally posed for you. :)

eden said...

Such lovely captures, Tom. I especially love the last photo. Thank you for sharing

Tipper said...

Pose for food-LOL

Twisted Fencepost said...

I think he a case of stage fright. Glad he overcame that hurdle. He's a very handsome bird.

Misty DawnS said...

LOVE that last photo!!! Rose Breasted Grosbeaks are so beautiful.