tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post3780182639887555458..comments2023-11-03T03:11:17.903-07:00Comments on Me, Boomer and The Vermilon River: Evening Grosbeaks of The Vermilon River- A post to World Bird WednesdayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-23846703698866953522010-12-26T14:04:56.691-08:002010-12-26T14:04:56.691-08:00To grammie g:I know that the province of Nova Scot...To grammie g:I know that the province of Nova Scotia bird site said that after spraying for spruce worm, the grosbecks virtually disappeared. Spraying is only done as a last resort here I think. Thanks for the visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-28736597907827664052010-12-26T13:19:09.630-08:002010-12-26T13:19:09.630-08:00Hi Gary..While checking out your blog, I noticed t...Hi Gary..While checking out your blog, I noticed this post on the Evening Grosbeak.<br />Interesting to note the connection to there presence with the spruce bud worm!!<br />Up until approximately 15 years ago they where a constant at the feeder ,and as you said in large numbers that would clean you out in no time!! : }<br />They just disappeared from my area. I wonder if this had any connection to the spruce bud worm!!<br /> I do hear of sightings in the far Northern Part of the state!! <br />Interesting post and nice photo's!!grammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-67143675959513960582010-12-26T12:44:38.485-08:002010-12-26T12:44:38.485-08:00To IGW: They certainly are show stoppers in everth...To IGW: They certainly are show stoppers in everthing from their appearence to their landings and take-offs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-11060494300261653722010-12-26T07:21:14.947-08:002010-12-26T07:21:14.947-08:00Beautiful! I have yet to see an evening grosbeak....Beautiful! I have yet to see an evening grosbeak. We get the Rose Breasted one around here.Iowa Gardening Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457574109288160557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-41344683542974879442010-12-22T14:38:46.206-08:002010-12-22T14:38:46.206-08:00To Sally: With that beak they probably knock loudl...To Sally: With that beak they probably knock loudly.Thanks for the visit and kind words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-81568890857161861662010-12-22T13:39:37.463-08:002010-12-22T13:39:37.463-08:00Nice shots of them. We used to have a grosbeak kno...Nice shots of them. We used to have a grosbeak knock on our back door window frequently, probably wanting more food.Sally in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-90404838921282520302010-12-22T11:01:50.883-08:002010-12-22T11:01:50.883-08:00To JM: Yes they're quite the guys;in a flock o...To JM: Yes they're quite the guys;in a flock of 10 or 15 the colours are incredible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-78992649991383566382010-12-22T10:42:04.970-08:002010-12-22T10:42:04.970-08:00They make a beautiful couple. The male colours are...They make a beautiful couple. The male colours are fantastic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-7622310983372223382010-12-22T09:57:57.782-08:002010-12-22T09:57:57.782-08:00Hi Jen: They really are something!! Merry Christma...Hi Jen: They really are something!! Merry Christmas to you and the dogs. Boom & Gary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-35805375493934353352010-12-22T09:56:20.132-08:002010-12-22T09:56:20.132-08:00To wncmoutainliving: Merry Christmas to you, and t...To wncmoutainliving: Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for the visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-45625646066349102162010-12-22T09:54:34.829-08:002010-12-22T09:54:34.829-08:00Awesome photos! I would GLADLY let them eat me ou...Awesome photos! I would GLADLY let them eat me out of house and home!!Jen Sanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932953314258705622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-90331686118515844682010-12-22T09:33:59.143-08:002010-12-22T09:33:59.143-08:00Lovely shots of the birds. Wishing you a very Mer...Lovely shots of the birds. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-22276797682710513642010-12-22T06:00:40.608-08:002010-12-22T06:00:40.608-08:00To Emma Anderson: I answered your question on your...To Emma Anderson: I answered your question on your site. Thanks for the visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-54535875750442064182010-12-22T05:57:30.421-08:002010-12-22T05:57:30.421-08:00To Dixxe: Yes they're quite funny the way they...To Dixxe: Yes they're quite funny the way they come and go.Thanks for the visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-71513009087717214472010-12-22T05:55:58.403-08:002010-12-22T05:55:58.403-08:00To Dreamfalcon: Yes isn't it amazing to change...To Dreamfalcon: Yes isn't it amazing to change beak colours?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-59409218511441584512010-12-22T05:52:46.847-08:002010-12-22T05:52:46.847-08:00To Holding Moments: Yes they're beauties, but ...To Holding Moments: Yes they're beauties, but it's also the flocks they come in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-70430949296422058812010-12-22T05:51:21.730-08:002010-12-22T05:51:21.730-08:00To Martha Z: Glad you have them to enjoy. Probably...To Martha Z: Glad you have them to enjoy. Probably because the rockies are North American and these guys recognize no boundaries.Wonder if Homeland Security & the Mounties knows about them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-44181404930640054342010-12-22T05:47:40.352-08:002010-12-22T05:47:40.352-08:00To Springman: For worms, read larvae of the spruce...To Springman: For worms, read larvae of the spruce budworm which is a moth. Thanks for your visit and kind words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-14568475924250419842010-12-22T05:46:14.181-08:002010-12-22T05:46:14.181-08:00Love these fellows--ONCE a few somehow ended up he...Love these fellows--ONCE a few somehow ended up here and stopped for a day then disappeared-The bright yellow swish on the face is always such a great surprise!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-71388966367733663932010-12-22T04:53:54.269-08:002010-12-22T04:53:54.269-08:00Just as Frank (The Early Birder) says, your Grossb...Just as Frank (The Early Birder) says, your Grossbeaks are rather like our UK Hawfinches. Thanks for your comments on my blog. Best wishes for Christmas and 2011. PS: Love your header picture - is it a husky?Emma Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385447781203785369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-57611568898208285772010-12-22T04:18:28.910-08:002010-12-22T04:18:28.910-08:00Cute bird - I would love to see it with the green ...Cute bird - I would love to see it with the green beak!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-45718912816967082692010-12-21T21:02:51.351-08:002010-12-21T21:02:51.351-08:00Beautiful birds Gary, especially that handsome mal...Beautiful birds Gary, especially that handsome male.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-151495020331701422010-12-21T19:29:37.933-08:002010-12-21T19:29:37.933-08:00Interesting post, lovely bird. I'm enjoying s...Interesting post, lovely bird. I'm enjoying seeing the species on the other side of the continent.Martha Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797951661712327698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-477592262370316252010-12-21T18:27:53.886-08:002010-12-21T18:27:53.886-08:00We get the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks but I have yet ...We get the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks but I have yet to see one of these colorful versions. I am now prepared to identify one if I get lucky. Your photos are beautifully detailed. I guess the 500mm is breaking in well! I thought those beaks were for seed crunching, I didn't know about their appetite for worms. ;-)WBW to you and Boom!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378084381324788826.post-71649239275647360342010-12-21T17:59:18.409-08:002010-12-21T17:59:18.409-08:00To Becky and Gary: I had actually never seen one b...To Becky and Gary: I had actually never seen one before. Thanks for the visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.com