Monday, 10 October 2011

A New Visitor


As the seasons change, the bird species that visit the feeders change too.


I heard this shy little character long before I saw it. A sweet, mournful whistle that I hadn't heard before.


I eventually spotted her perched in the trees but it was several more days before she finally plucked up the courage to come to the feeders.


A female Black-headed Grosbeak refueling on her migratory route.
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12 comments:

  1. Carver12 October 2011 at 10:55

    Great shot of your new visitor.

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  2. Kathie Brown12 October 2011 at 14:36

    Oh yes...I remember them well! glad they came to visit you. Sure wish I could join them!

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  3. eileeninmd12 October 2011 at 16:30

    Lucky you, they are wonderful birds. Great shots.

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  4. EG CameraGirl12 October 2011 at 17:05

    How great that the black-headed grosbeak found the courage to refuel at your feeder.

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  5. Celeste13 October 2011 at 13:35

    Thanks Carver

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  6. Celeste13 October 2011 at 13:36

    Kathie, you know you are welcome any time, it would be a pleasure :)

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  7. Celeste13 October 2011 at 13:37

    Thanks Eileeninmd, they are lovely aren't they?

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  8. Celeste13 October 2011 at 13:38

    It took her a while EG Wow but I was delighted that she finally decided it was safe.

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  9. Anonymous13 October 2011 at 18:53

    Celeste..could you change the comments settings from the default of embedded to pop-up. I can't make comments on my laptop with this and have to go use my husband's computer...Love the grosbeak, we have rose-breasted here...rambling woods..

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  10. Crafty Green Poet14 October 2011 at 10:39

    what a lovely bird, ilike the dash of yellow in her wing

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  11. Celeste14 October 2011 at 13:31

    Hi Michelle - it is done. You can tell I am not very tech savy! Glad you got chance to visit my other blog :)

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  12. Celeste14 October 2011 at 13:34

    Thanks Crafty Green Poet, I was very taken with her understated elegance :)

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