Dorothy, Dave et al -
My first thought would be a female Purple Finch. They can look awfully similar to a RB grosbeak, especially if it sits alone without the benefit of relative size comparisons. And, a female Purple Finch at this season is not only possible, but quite likely.
Greg Links
Somewhere near Toledo
www.toledobirding.blogspot.com
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From: Dave Slager <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:07:16
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] female rb grosbeak wakeman, lorain county
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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