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Re: Evening Grosbeaks



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.
                                                Reece Mitchell
                                                Flat Rock
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Joyce" <tominbrevard@webtv.net>
To: <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 3:26 PM
Subject: Evening Grosbeaks


> I looked out my kitchen window this morning to see some Robins munching
> on dogwood berries on a small tree across the yard. While I was
> watching, a small flock of Evening Grosbeaks suddenly appeared and began
> to compete with the Robins for the berries.
>
> In eight years of living at this condo complex, this is the first time I
> have ever seen this species. Interestingly, last Friday's local CBC
> failed to turn up a single specimen.
>
> Tom Joyce
> Brevard, NC
>
>