Hi Dorothy,

This is an extremely early and rare record for Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(Approximately 8 weeks early).  If at all possible, you should try to
get a photo of the bird to document it and also to rule out the
possibility of a Black-headed Grosbeak, which is possible as a vagrant
this time of year.

Good birding,

Dave Slager
Columbus, OH

On 3/5/09, Dorothy Dawson-sheldon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Greetings All,
>  Today was exciting with the arrival of  a female RB Grosbeak at our
>  feeder here in Wakeman, Lorain County.  I do believe this is the
>  first we've seen this Spring.
>  Happy Birding
>  Dorothy
>
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