Pic of the Day

Rose-brested Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus; Male (top), Female (bottom):

Horse Cove; near Gurley, Alabama

     I shot these beautiful Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in my backyard this after noon.  Grosbeaks have been moving through my area in North Alabama for almost two weeks now.   A few days ago the females began to arrive.  The males are always the first to arrive, but I have dozens of male and females at my feeders today.  I love it when these birds arrive, and I hate to see them go.  I always look forward to fall when they return.

Top:  Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/50 second @ f/11

Bottom:  Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/100 second @ f/9