Why you should keep your feeders up until late May

Published by Drew Monkman on

I’m glad I left my feeder up a while longer. I have a lovely pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks hanging around. I haven’t seen them in many years whilst out here on Drummond Line.  – Kim Reid

female Rose-breasted Grosbeak - Kim Reid

female Rose-breasted Grosbeak – Kim Reid

male Rose-breasted Grosbeak - Kim Reid

male Rose-breasted Grosbeak – Kim Reid

 

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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