Another migrant came through earlier this week and is still hanging around. I have seen two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, plus the Mrs. pops in every once in a while. They were around last year at this time as well, so it's not a life-bird, but still a handsome one that I enjoy seeing. They nest in northern Missouri and St. Louis is just south of the breeding range, so I doubt they will hang around much longer.
They generally are not feeder birds, but this week they have been eating the sunflower seed. Evidently the big freeze over Easter weekend had a huge impact on natural food sources and they have had to resort to alternate foods. Their preferred diet includes insects and fruits.
Another migrant came through earlier this week and is still hanging around. I have seen two male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, plus the Mrs. pops in every once in a while. They were around last year at this time as well, so it's not a life-bird, but still a handsome one that I enjoy seeing. They nest in northern Missouri and St. Louis is just south of the breeding range, so I doubt they will hang around much longer.
They generally are not feeder birds, but this week they have been eating the sunflower seed. Evidently the big freeze over Easter weekend had a huge impact on natural food sources and they have had to resort to alternate foods. Their preferred diet includes insects and fruits.
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