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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    A female black headed grosbeak visited the deck today. First time this year. of course the camera was handy.

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    Kildale, May 16, 2011
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  2. marlingardener

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    Let's hope she becomes a regular visitor. Your photos are always a joy to see, thanks for posting them!
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    A super close-up. The bill looks almost too large for the rest of the head but must come in handy at feeding time.
     
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  4. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Well, they do call them Grosbeaks.
     
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  5. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    I think the handy camera is actually attached to your arm. :)

    Gerat picture Kildale,

    Jerry
     
    Jerry Sullivan, May 17, 2011
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