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Re: Evening Grosbeaks
- To: rmitche2@tds.net, carolinabirds@duke.edu
- Subject: Re: Evening Grosbeaks
- From: Psbmt@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:14:59 EST
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
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
Psbmt@aol.com