I think this is a blue grosbeak. It was in my backyard feeding on dandelion seeds. it seems to be larger than the indigo buntings who were in the yard earlier in the day. Had to take this photo through a window at a steep angle. If, it is a blue grosbeak it will be another first for me. Thanks for your time.
A nice new one for your yard and life list. This species has been moving north and there are quite a few breeding records for Michigan in the last few years. In all the years that I have been observing birds, I never got a look as good as the one you experienced. Well done and congrats on this discovery...........................Jim
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2 repliesA nice new one for your yard and life list. This species has been moving north and there are quite a few breeding records for Michigan in the last few years. In all the years that I have been observing birds, I never got a look as good as the one you experienced. Well done and congrats on this discovery