Monday, July 22, 2013

A Visitor

 
 One of my favourite birds!
 

 
Rose-breasted grosbeak
 
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63 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 22, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    he is SO cute! what a charmer!

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  2. PearlJuly 22, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    wonderful! you've captured the individual personality. that's rare in a bird photograph.

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  3. Maude LynnJuly 22, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    What a gorgeous bird!

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  4. CynthiaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful birds and one of my favorites, too. And your photos are beautiful also.

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  5. Michele M./ Finch RestJuly 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    What a fabulous photo! WOW!

    I have never seen one, so interesting and exotic!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I can see why it is a favorite!! What a colorful and beautiful bird, Karen!!

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  7. Sylvia KJuly 22, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I could only leave a comment by anonymous???? I have no idea why??
    Hope you get this, Karen!!
    Sylvia

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  8. KarenJuly 22, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I got both Sylvia, and I knew anonymous might just be you!

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  9. Linda W.July 22, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    What a beautiful bird. You got some great photos.

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  10. Brian KingJuly 23, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Beautiful shots! We don't get these at our feeders.

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  11. LewJuly 23, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Looks like he is waiting for breakfast!

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  12. KusumJuly 23, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Oh! Thats a lovely bird!

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  13. IndraniJuly 23, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Tiny and bright.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 23, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    I love this bird! Wish I could see it for real, but your pictures are just as good, probably better!

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  15. RajeshJuly 23, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Very cute.

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  16. RogerJuly 23, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    That is a cute bird, beautifully photographed. I expect it has been named?

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  17. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    What a charmer!

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  18. LeoviJuly 23, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful photos! I like the beauty of this bird, beautiful in tone, exquisite! Wonderful!

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  19. Elephant's ChildJuly 23, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    That is an amazing looking bird - it would be one of my favourites too.

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  20. SivindenJuly 23, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    So cute, love his posture in the second picture!

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  21. Life Images by JillJuly 23, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    a lovely little fellow.
    Have a wonderful week and thank you for stopping by my blog today.

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  22. lina@womenJuly 23, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Came from RT.
    A cute bird! Admire your shots :)

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  23. Fun60July 23, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Great capture with his head cocked to one side.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    He looks cheeky!

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  25. mickJuly 23, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Great photo of a beautiful bird.

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  26. Lisa GordonJuly 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Awwwww, what a handsome little fella, and you have captured him beautifully here, Karen.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  27. NancyJuly 23, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    They are so sweet! What wonderful captures. :)

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  28. Hootin AnniJuly 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Fantastic!!! I've seen them during the Spring migration...but failed so far to get a clear image. I LOVE yours.

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  29. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    My favourite too. Great shots Karen. B

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  30. CarverJuly 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    That is a very handsome bird. Great shots.

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  31. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    A real beauty, Kay. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  32. (◔‿◔)July 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    So beautiful photos of your ovely visitor !
    Nice to discovered your great blog.
    xoxo from http://wieczoranien.blogspot.de

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  33. MyMaracasJuly 23, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    One of my favorites too! I've never gotten such a good photo of one - nice work!

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  34. DebbieJuly 23, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    what a beautiful bird, i don't see them in my yard!!

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  35. EG CameraGirlJuly 23, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I would love to get this close to a red-breasted grosbeak. I keep hoping. :)

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  36. theconstantwalkerJuly 23, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    A stunning bird to see....

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  37. tinajoJuly 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful little bird! :-)

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  38. Susie ClevengerJuly 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Wow! What an awesome capture..such a delightful bird

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  39. PatriceJuly 23, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Sweet!

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  40. My name is RietJuly 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    That is a beautiful bird, great shots

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  41. Mystic DreamerJuly 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Awesome captures.

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  42. HildeJuly 23, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    He is very sweet :) Great photos!

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  43. eileeninmdJuly 23, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    One of my favorite birds too! Great shots!

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  44. Les...July 23, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    terrific pics of a handsome fellow (?) *S*

    second pic he seems to be saying - "not another pic???" *LOL*

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  45. Yogi♪♪♪July 23, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    What a beautiful bird and an outstanding photograph.

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  46. GordonJuly 24, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    What lovely clear shots Karen, great litle bird too .
    TAKE CARE GORDON.

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  47. Richard PeglerJuly 24, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    How could that NOT be anyone's favourite bird !!!! Wonderfull!

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  48. Minoru SaitoJuly 24, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Hi! So cute. Nice captures. your photos are very beautiful.

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  49. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  50. ArijaJuly 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Sorry to disappoint you Karen, I live on the East side of the Mt.Lofty foothills.
    Love your little grosbeak, surprising how similar his markings are to our Mistletoe bird.

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  51. Pride In Photos BeautyJuly 24, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Who could NOT like this little red breasted sweetheart♥

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  52. Phil SladeJuly 24, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Oh Karen those are such super sharp and excellent pictures. A fabulous bird to have in the garden.

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  53. Meghana HassanJuly 24, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Wow, very well captured...

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  54. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 24, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Amazingly beautiful bird!

    Ruby Reflections

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  55. DeniseinVAJuly 24, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Oh what a beauty and one I have still yet to see. Fabulous photos Karin. Thanks for stopping by, I was very interested in your comment about the Carpenter Bee. Hope they didn't do too much damage to your fence post :(

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  56. Rambling WoodsJuly 24, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Oh I agree. Two years in a row we had a nesting pair, but not since... I loved seeing the babies at the feeders... Michelle

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  57. HaileyJuly 25, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    He is too cute!

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  58. NatureFootstepJuly 26, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    a beautiful one. It´s like it is wondering if it can stay with you.

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  59. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful bird!

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  60. Stewart MJuly 27, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I can see why that would be a favourite - what a cracking bird!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  61. MeJuly 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Wonderful shots of Beaker! Hope we see him again in the fall.

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  62. HuldraJuly 31, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    So sweet! Beautiful pictures :)

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  63. AnonymousAugust 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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