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Re: Evening Grosbeaks




In a message dated 12/20/01 4:43:42 AM, rmitche2@tds.net writes:

<< A few years ago I noticed that Evening Grosbeaks were cracking the dogwood

berrie seeds and rejecting the fleshy pulp on the outside. Seemed strange,

but I guess that's what those beaks are designed for. >>

I have seen the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and also the Scarlet Tanagers do this 
same thing in my Dogwoods a few months ago.  The Grosbeaks were much quicker 
and adept at this than the Tanagers.  
Shelley Theye

Shelley Theye
North Chatham County, NC
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