Documentation of
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
2013-306
Observer Information
Reporter:
J Marsh
E-mail:
Other Observers:
Ron Marsh
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
First Date/Time:
6/3/2013
Last Date/Time:
6/3/2013
Duration (total time in view):
several minutes; then daily
County:
Chaffee
Specific Location:
12885 C.R. 195
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Male
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
Pinyon trees; Arkansas River foliage
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
8X42 binocs; 400X camera lens
Distance:
5 - 25 ft.
Light:
ranging from sunny to cloudy over several week period
Description of the Bird
I am very familiar with this bird from observing this bird during the spring migration at South Padre Island, TX (March-May).
Behavior: typical Grosbeak behavior - originally spotted feeding on seed feeder in yard.
Call: unknown
Plumage: elderly
Similar Species Discussion
Very familiary with Black-headed Grosbeak; have observed Red-breasted Grosbeak over several years of spring migration at South Padre Island, TX
Resources Used
Field guides; internet
Previous Experience
Black-headed, Blue and Red-Breasted observations over several years
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
7/8/2013 8:53:00 PM