Pine Grosbeaks

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Comments

Jeff

O you have some good one Heather I had them last year Grat shots

Debra Plett

Stunning composition with vibrant colour Heather. love how they are separated by a single spruce sprig. Great capture.

Heather Mellon

Thank you so much Debra. I couldn't have asked for nicer poses or better conditions to capture them in. It really was a special few moments for me and I'm sure you can relate to that.

Description
A pair of Pine Grosbeaks pose pretty for me atop a spruce tree. They are the largest member of the Finch family. They're also found in subalpine evergreen forests from eastern Asia to Scandinavia. The oldest recorded Pine Grosbeak was a male, and at least 9 years, 9 months old when he was found in Quebec in 1970. He was first captured and banded in Connecticut in 1961.
Taken By
Heather Mellon
Taken On
November 26, 2021
Tagged
pine grosbeaks bird animal finch tree plant jay
  • Focal: 350
  • Shutter speed: 0.003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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