May 18, 2017 · 8:12 am
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Contemplation

female rose-breasted grosbeak

Contemplation.

The Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak usually gets all of the attention for its stunning coloration. I think the female is attractive in her own right. The blended browns and creamy whites form an incredible pattern to help her hide from predators.

I captured this photo of a Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak as she appeared to contemplate when and how to approach the black oil sunflower feeder in the backyard of our new home in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. I was pleasantly surprised to have this species arrive at the feeder not long after I had hung it in the Mountain Maple tree.

“Contemplation” is my Photo of the Week.

© Bruce Stambaugh 2017

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2 responses to “Contemplation”

  1. Gail B
    May 18, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    She is in for a treat and will spread the word to her pals. The Oriole and humming birds arrived at our feeders a week ago, happy to see them again.
    Gail

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