5-8-08 Observations...Finally...The Grosbeaks!

- Warm and breezy on the mountain properties this AM.

- Rain headed our way today.

- The Dogwoods are still showing their brilliant blossoms in the mountains and now the Black Locusts (Genus Robinia) are also showing their blooms. The clusters of flowers on the Locusts are white, though not nearly as brilliant white as the Dogwoods.

- Finally! Attached are photos of Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks (male and female) on my feeders. The male carries the signature. Also pictured is the acrobatic and somewhat erratic White Breasted Nuthatch, who appears to be enjoying the suet.

- The other photo was a treat for me.....capturing the male and female Eastern Towhee in the same camera shot. These birds are quite shy and often reclusive. Notice the red eye in the male, the one with the black cape.