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12.18.2012

Pine Grosbeak

I'm not looking...

...talk to me...

...I'm listening...

...you've got my attention...

...almost...

...alright, already...I'm looking...

Look who graced our yard on Sunday.


One of the larger members of its family, the Pine Grosbeak is a bird of the boreal forests, found across northern Eurasia and North America, and south into the mountains of western Canada and the United States. A large, unwary finch, it makes periodic winter irruptions into southern Canada and northern United States. It is the largest and rarest of the "winter finches."
~All About Birds~


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25 comments:

  1. DeannaDecember 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Oh you got some stunning shots of this gorgeous bird. Kudos!!

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  2. LindaDecember 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Such a gorgeous bird and you got some amazing photos of it.
    I just linked up to you with a post about your twig trees. I used your idea and came up with a use for them.

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  3. mickDecember 18, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    A great series of photos of the Grosbeak.

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  4. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyDecember 18, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    So beautiful beside the white snow. Excellent captures.

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  5. theconstantwalkerDecember 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely images of a bird I don't get to see... thanks for sharing.

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  6. JeanneDecember 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful shots of this lovely bird Barb! hoping that you will have a wonderful Christmas!

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  7. Gail DixonDecember 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Goodness, that's a beautiful bird! I love the cinnamon color and the marking on his wings.

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  8. LoriDecember 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Gorgeous! I have never seen one of these out here ~ will have to check with Mom though ~ she loves birds!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Magnificent photo series and great comments! Love it!

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  10. TexWisGirlDecember 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    what a remarkable looking bird!

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  11. Contemplating BeautyDecember 18, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Well how handsome are you mister bird, DASHING!!!

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  12. eileeninmdDecember 19, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    The Pine grosbeaks are beautiful. Lucky you! Your photos are wonderful, thanks for sharing.

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  13. NickiDecember 19, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Oh my gosh - so absolutely beautiful and gracious to give you all those poses.

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  14. i stora dragDecember 19, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Hi! Beautiful photos of this colourful bird I never seen here in my country Sweden!
    Merry Christmas to you!
    Greetings Pia

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    What great shots of this beautiful visitor!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    How lucky to be visited by this handsome bird! Great series. It always makes me happy to see these beautiful creatures.

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  17. ReenaDecember 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Such a beauty...and great captures!

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  18. CarlettaDecember 19, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    That's a beautiful bird - well captured!
    The snow really sets off those gorgeous feathers.

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  19. i stora dragDecember 20, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Hi again and thanks for your visit and comment on my last post!

    My post to WBW was here: http://www.istoradrag.blogspot.se/2012/12/vart-vackra-vintervader.html

    It was pictures from the same town (not my town but the nearest bigger town to us) but it included some birds too! :)
    Thanks again and Merry Christmas! /Pia

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  20. Rosemary AubutDecember 20, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Awesome photos! You are truly amazing love all of your Christmas photos on the right! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  21. Mary Howell CromerDecember 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    So very lovely!!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Great shots! How close by was your camera when you first noticed your visitor? I can just imagine your urgency! Beautiful!

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  23. Lisa GordonDecember 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    What a beautiful bird this is, Barb, and your photographs are wonderful.

    I wish you and your family a truly magical Christmas.

    xo.

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  24. A Creative GraceDecember 23, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Such a beautiful bird, well done for getting the shot in the end! Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy 2013 :)

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  25. Roxi HJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Gosh, is he beautiful or what!?!

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