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Photographs taken with a point and shoot camera journaling nature and everyday life in Central Massachusetts.

An Uncommon Visitor

Pine Grosbeaks usually inhabit Canada or the far West of the United States. However, this was an “irruption year”, when large numbers of the birds flew south in search of more available food. This bird took no notice of me as I walked up close to her to take pictures. Instead, she focused on an easy meal of crabapples ripe for the taking.

  • Female Pine Grosbeak

About the author jmankowsky

This photo blog features the seasonal changes in nature observed in my own backyard and a variety of local environments. The Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is often highlighted as a model for the positive effects a small nature preserve can have on the larger environment and the local community. Local sites of historical, cultural and recreational interest are spotlighted as well. All photographs were taken by me. Thank you so much for visiting.

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4 Comments

  3. bayphotosbydonna March 15, 2021 at 1:11 PM

    Stunning and awesome sighting!! I am jealous, still trying to get my first Grosbeak capture! šŸ˜

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    1. jmankowsky March 15, 2021 at 9:15 PM

      Thanks. That was my very first Pine Grosbeak!

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