Rose Breasted Grosbeak - This bird has such striking colours! We've lived here for a year and this is the first time we've seen this bird. There were two at the feeder at the same time!
Is this bird native to southern Ontario, or is this yet another sign of global warming?
Sorry, no picture. Both cameras were dead...
Hello Kristina - Southern Ontario is part of the breeding range of this bird, although they spend their winters in Central America and the Caribbean.
I found a picture and a short YouTube video of this bird.
Beautiful male at my feeder. First time I have seen one.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
First one I have ever seen in Ingersoll, Ontario. Stunning brilliant colours of the male. He ate wild finch seed from a hanging feeder.
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Camden east Ontario by: Kimberly
I’ve had male and female Grosbeak beauties at my window feeder all summer. Still to this day late September. They don't flinch when watching my every move on kitchen including the cats on otherwise of window cackling at them lol
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Sightings July 3, 2022 by: Anonymous
Seen in Walkerton, Ontario.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
I just had a male and female rose breasted grosbeak at my finch feeder the last 2 days 🙌🏼 So beautiful. Aurora, Ontario May 21 2022
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Last sighting on our property was May 2014 Today there was an appearance. We live 80 km south west of Thunder Bay Ontario, what a treat.
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Hamilton, Ontario Red Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Just saw one at our Suet Feeder this afternoon. It's May 9th, 2022. This is a first for sightings here. We're downtown Hamilton, very close to the Escarpment and next to Gage Park. Hoping to see them more regularly! Since they put in the marshy area at Gage Park, we are host to many Red Wing Blackbirds now. Maybe it's bringing in more variety? Fingers Crossed!!!
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Late season Rose Breasted Grosbeak sighting by: Anonymous
We just had a male Rose breasted Grosbeak visit our feeder on Oct. 23rd & 24th. We're 45 minutes South of Ottawa We had them all summer but they left in mid Sept. We hope this guy didn't leave it to late.
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Where are they now? by: BrendaZ Anonymous
We had at least 2 pairs here at our feeders on a regular basis I think from fairly early May until first part of June. Realized today we have not seen them at all in a couple of weeks. Anybody have any ideas why? Do they go further north? We are in the Niagara Peninsula.
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London On feeder visit by: Anonymous
Had small flock of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks (counted 9). Was just thinking my feeder visits very predictable around May 11th, looked out nearby view of feeders and saw large bunch of these spectacular birds! Didn’t get my work finished for the next few days, my eyes kept fixating on the Grosbeaks, then the Baltimore’s that joined them, accompanied by lone Orchard Oriole. A riot of colours, most enjoyable feeder experience ever. Thought they were nesting, was very happy, that is until mega fireworks at neighbouring home. All birds but 1 female disappeared. So sad. Hope they were not hurt.
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Pandemic Precious Moment... by: Bob & Patti
This afternoon (May 18th, 2020) we have been enjoying a pandemic precious happening at our suet feeder, two red breasted grosbeaks have been back and forth for hours. We're in Scarborough, Ontario moments from the Rouge River just west of the Toronto Metro Zoo.
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak by: Louise
This bird with his mate was in my yard twice in the past week. Also here in May 2012 and May 2014; may have been more often but gone unnoticed.
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Two males by: Paul in Etobicoke
First time in 20 years to spot one of these birds and we've had two males hanging about our feeder for the last week. Finally spotted a female today. We back onto a ravine with a tree-lined creek so they have lots of room to settle in.
We'll see if they stay for the summer or head further north.
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Brights Grove Ontario by: Anonymous
I have one perched in a tree outside my window. First time I have ever seen one. He hit the window but seems to be recovering.
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Rose-Breasted Grosbeak by: Sujata
This is the first time I spotted a male rose-breasted grosbeak in my backyard. I am in Brantford, Ontario.
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Beautiful Birds by: Leigh
Just saw one at my oriole feeder for the first time ever just outside of Kingston. Sitting in beautiful colour on top of the orange half just eating away and not afraid of anything.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Jimbo
May 8/2020, First time at our feeder. Two male & one female, May 12 and they are still here. Beautiful to watch and great visitors to have.
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Rose-breaste3d Grosbeaks by: Bonnie
We have lived here for 38yrs. and this is the first one I have seen on Scugog Lake, May 11 2020 at the Safflower feeder and he is also eating the Oriole's grape jelly. The female is with him, he is gorgeous!! Hope he stays all Summer.
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Rose breasted grosbeak by: Anonymous
Was at my feeder this morning ... Milland Ontario.
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Visitor in Oakville, Ontario by: Anonymous
For the first time ever, I had a Red-Breasted Grosbeak at my feeder for a 15 minute feed this morning! Wonderful to see! Oakville, Ontario
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Pair of Grosbeaks by: Anonymous
We have a pair of Rose breasted Grosbeaks at our feeder today.
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Marcia in Brockville Ontario by: Anonymous
This is the first time I see Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, beautiful birds! All morning there have been at least 3 males and 3 females at my backyard sunflower seed feeder. The male is a very striking bird.
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Rose breasted grosbeak, male by: Anonymous
Brampton May 11, 2020. Feeding on our pole black sunflower seed feeder.
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Lovely Lambeth sighting by: Anonymous
I had the striking rose breasted grosbeak at my feeder enjoying my safflower seeds in 2019 and it has returned again, May 7, 2020! Lambeth is on the south west corner of London, Ontario.
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Spotted in Etobicoke by: Anonymous
Had one visit my backyard this morning. We’re in Mimico, about 10 minutes from downtown Toronto. So exciting.
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Early arrival?? by: Anonymous
I have a Rose Breasted Grosbeak coming to the feeder. I've never seen one in February.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeaks by: Anonymous
We have a few pairs visit our feeders every year for years now. We are west of London, Ontario near Lake Erie. :)
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Two hours North of North Bay by: Bruce Posch
I just had one sitting on my window sill, looking at in. Earlton, Ontario.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak not a newcomer by: Sara in Ottawa
I'm surprised to hear that these attractive birds are relatively new in southern Ontario. We've been seeing them here (Ottawa) for at least 15 years. Their song is as beautiful as their plumage.
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Grosbeaks by: Dean
Had a male and a female visit my feeder this week. Stunning male and very calm female. Attracted by feeding Sunflower hearts and black sunflower. This is the second year of having them in my backyard in Newmarket. Also had a male Indigo Bunting visit over the past 4 days. So attractive, just love seeing them . This year an abundance of house Finches and American Green Finches, so put out Niger seed if you want to attract them.
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Spring Birds by: Anonymous
Had a Rose Breasted Grosbeak at my feeder in Woodstock Ontario. Very beautiful! Also had Ruby Throated Hummingbirds and Baltimore Oriole.
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Grosbeak in Ajax, Ontario by: lorraine
They’re back again at the feeder. Saw this striking bird for the first time last year. Beautiful!
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Surprised to see new bird by: Alan
First time ever that this very beautiful bird (Rose Breasted Grosbeak) landed in our backyard in London Ontario. Seems that they are flying further north.
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Whitefish Ontario Rose Breasted Grosbeaks by: Madison
One of these birds is living in our yard in Whitefish, Ontario!! Love his song !!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Two at the same time in our feeder. Seemed to enjoy the black sunflower seeds. Very striking and hope they stay around!
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Trenton, Ontario Grosbeaks by: Anonymous
We have these birds in Trenton Ontario too. Beautiful - they enjoyed the sunflower seeds in our feeder.
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At our feeder Etobicoke lakeshore by: Dave
Last week May 8. Little guy was at our feeder. Haven’t seen a Rose Breasted Grosbeak before. We are close to the lake.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak Male by: Anonymous
Had a male Rose Breasted Grosbeak at my feeder this morning in Guelph, Ontario.
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Two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at Feeder this morning by: Anonymous
Male and female at my feeder this morning in Kawartha Lakes area.
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Early May 2019 sightings of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks by: Several of our readers
Liz spotted a Rose Breasted Grosbeak in St Catharines, Ontario ... I have lived here most of my life and last year was the first time I ever saw one these beauties. I do have a maturing mulberry tree which attracts the most stunning list of birds. If your a birdy, a mulberry tree is a must-have for every backyard.
Lyne told us about the new bird at her feeder ... Saw this bird for the first time today, May 7, in Ottawa, which is Eastern not Southern Ontario, I guess they are extending their normal range?
A reader from Brantford, Ontario wrote ... We have a male coming to our feeder in the city each day, first week of May. First time in 30 years at our back yard!
One of our readers wrote on May 11th ... First time today with new seed but had two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks (had to google what they were) and a Goldfinch. Love my feeder and spring!
Captain Vague wrote ... Yesterday May 12 and today 13th 2019 a Rose Breasted Grosbeak visited my bird feeder a number of times both days, must like the black sunflower seeds. Midland, Ontario.
Another reader said ... May 8 2019 saw one in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
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Assorted Rose Breasted Grosbeak sightings by: Anonymous
Wanda wrote to tell us ... First sighting this year, we had a Ruby Throated Hummingbirds and a Rose Breasted grosbeak on May2, 2019. Being new to the Blenheim area, we’re very to see all these birds at our feeders.
Irene wrote to say ... Sighted in Burlington, Ontario. This beautiful bird is in my garden right now, first time ever, so beautiful. I have a photo but don't know how to post it.
One of our readers wrote ... Spotted Rose Breasted Grosbeak in Leamington ... I have lived here for 15 years. First time today had 5 pairs of these at our feeder. This is the first year we’ve had a feeder.
Another reader said ... This the first time I have ever seen one of these birds at my feeders. I live rurally north of Brockville. I did get a picture but can’t seem to copy to this post:(
A reader wrote to say ... I wish i could post a picture, I live just north of Huntsville Ontario, have these two birds, one male one female, I assume, but the male's chest is all red, black wings with white on the tips, has a black beak. Thought maybe a cardinal, but no tuft on his head. Would this be a Rose Breasted Grosbeak? At my bird feeder the last two days, eating off the ground.
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New by: Anonymous
Oakville, Ontario ... First time ever ... only a few minutes near the feeder ... so handsome! Hope he’s a regular
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Staying for the summer? by: Kathy
I live in St. George, Ontario, (just north of Brantford) and first saw the grosbeak back in May when he visited our feeder daily for about a week. This has happened a few times in previous years and then he disappears. I was happily surprised to see him back at the feeder twice in the last few days. Beautiful bird!
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Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Sighted male in Guelph this morning at my feeder, first ever!
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Sighting by: Anonymous
Saw one the other day in St. Thomas Ontario.
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Another sighting by: Anonymous
I saw one today - just northwest of Ayr, Ontario. Lots of Baltimore Orioles around this but this bird had no orange just the red chest and striking white bars on black wings. I looked it up and found this site too. Sorry no pic.
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Beautiful bird by: Amandabr
Just had one on my birdfeeder as well in Brantford, Ontario. I had never seen this bird before!
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Grosbeak in New Dundee ON (outside Kitchener) by: Clare
Just spotting one this morning, flying between our feeders and trees. What a striking bird. Had to look him up and discovered this site. Couldn't get a pic either.
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Red-Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Just had one at my feeders for the first time in Brantford. What a pretty bird. Such a treat!!
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Grosbeak in Mulmur by: Anonymous
Mulmur, Ontario (north of Orangeville). We had a Rose Breasted Grosbeak visit us this morning. He was sitting quietly on a bare ginko tree branch while I sipped my coffee. I'm hoping he has a mate somewhere nearby and will stick around.
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From: Brampton, ON by: Myrtle
Was totally shocked to see this beautiful bird on my tree outside my living room window. Lived in Brampton for 40 years and this is the first time seeing one. I have a feeder on my window, he seemed kind of timid at first, but finally landed on the top of it and chose to eat the seeds on the ground, eventually another male came by. Their beauty is unbelievable. What a gift we were given.... it's going to be a beautiful summer.
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Have two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at my birdfeeder in Muskoka by: Mary Ann
First time we have seen these birds in our backyard.
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Woodstock Ontario by: Cindy
We had a beautiful Rose-breasted Grosbeak in our feeder this morning. They sing a lovely song too!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
First time I have seen one. Came to our feeder at lunch time today. Newbury, Ontario
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Just saw one at my feeder. by: Anonymous
I just observed one at my feeder in Cambridge.
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Spotted in Carrying Place, ON. :) by: Anonymous
Had one on my feeder today! He was so beautiful! He left and came back after I filled my feeder! I hope to see him again. :)
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Hamilton, Ontario Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: LM Leaist
First Rose-breasted Grosbeak at my feeder this morning at it isn't even May yet .... so excited!!
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First Sighting by: Anonymous
Red breasted Grosbeak just landed at our feeder. North Etobicoke.
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Why follow the Oriole by: Anonymous
Feversham, Ontario - Have one come in occasionally following a female Baltimore Oriole to its feeder. Only time I see it is like this. Why is it following the Oriole?
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July 1, 2017 by: Anonymous
I had a pair of these at my feeder this morning. First time for me. I hope they come back.
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Barrie's Lake North Dumfries Ontario by: Anonymous
We have been here for decades but today was our first sighting of this beautiful bird.
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Sighting in Kingsville, Ontario by: Anonymous
We spotted at one of our feeders on May 18 2017, first one seen
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Northwestern Ontario by: Anonymous
We have 4 of them at our feeder today. They stop by for a couple of days every year. We are just outside of Fort Frances, Ontario.
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Grosbeak by: mous
We have one in Haliburton, Ontario. Safari.
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Rose breasted Grosbeck by: Ursula
Like so many comments before, we have lived on our rural property for 17 years and saw the male at our feeder (small sunflower & safflower) for the first time this morning. His triangular red bib is so striking! Plumage is quite striking. We live in the Village of Appleton, west of Ottawa.
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Sighting by: Anonymous
I saw 2 today at our backyard feeders, Iroquois, (Eastern Ontario).
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Red Breast Grosbeak by: Judy
I am in Brighton, Ontario, I have been seeing a pair of theses birds regular daily for two years now at my feeder , I am so happy to know the name of them...
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Debbie
I've never seen such a stunning color contrast as this bird has! My first time seeing one today on my bird feeder, I hope I see more of them this summer. I'm in Brechin by lake Simcoe and have an extensive forest with lots of bird life.
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4 Rose Breasted Grosbeaks by: Mary Oakley
Hello - I have 4 Rose Breasted at my feeders. What a Beautiful Bird indeed! I tell them apart by their marking. This is the first time I have seen them in Gilmour, Ontario, Canada. I did not see any last year and am so Happy they came this year. They have been here for a month and are eating very well. What a great bird. They seem to be loners and do like to eat alone or I should say the other birds were unsure of them, but everyone is getting along now and eat together and come in one at a time. I have feeders outside my front room window and watch them every day What a WONDER IT IS TO SEE !!!
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rose breasted grosbeak by: christine
We have 4 feeding on our deck in Barrie, Ontario.
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First Time I've seen one in Wasaga Beach by: Anonymous
A very pretty bird who has found our black oil sunflower feeder. Really pretty bird.
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Rose breasted grosbeak by: Anonymous
First time we have seen these beautiful birds. Two have been at our feeder all week now in May here in south Burlington, Ontario.
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First rose crested grossbeak by: Anonymous Sam Carson
We have lived here 24 years in our home in London, Ontario. This is our first Grossbeak. Such vivid red (sort of like an upside down slingshot) on its chest, deep black head and yellow beak. For sure a juvenile. Hope to see more!
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What a beautiful surprise! by: Lynsey
We have been feeding birds here in Stoney Creek, Ontario for two years. Today I saw one of these stunning birds for the first time, trying to eat from a tube feeder we have set up for the finches. What a gorgeous bird, not just when it's sitting, but also when it's flying! I hope it keeps coming back.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Had a pair visit my feeder in Millbrook, Ontario. Stunning colours.
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Rose Breasted Grossbeck by: Diane
I just had this beautiful bird come to my feeder for the first time, never seen one before, he stayed and ate for quite awhile. I have lived in Welland Ontario all my life and never saw this bird, what a treat, I hope it comes back.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
At my bird-feeder this morning on a rainy day in Guelph
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Matt
My in laws have these birds come to their feeder frequently. Good to know what they are called.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Mike
There seems to be a very healthy population of these birds at my daughter's farm in Norwood, Ontario
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
First time ever seeing this bird! Gorgeous! Little Britain Ontario. Hope we continue to see them.
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Hit our window by: Sheila
We had a baby Rose Breasted Grosbeak fly into a window this morning. It was quite stunned, and just sat under a bush near the window for a good 45 minutes. We even went outside and had a look at it and it didn't budge. Then we looked out again and it was gone. Upon further investigation we noticed it was up in the bush. Then about 30 minutes later we went out to check on it again, and we startled it and it flew away - favouring it's left wing. But at least it flew and hopefully it's doing fine now.
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Markham Sighting by: Anonymous
Have seen this gorgeous bird visit our backyard in Markham the last couple of days. Today it came by for one last feed of sunflower seeds from the feeder at 7.45 pm.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
First sighting of this beautiful bird in the Blue Mountains yesterday!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Seen one at the feeder for about a week - Campbellford, Ontario.
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Ripley Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Gilligan
A new visitor to my Ripley bird feeder this morning-a gorgeous Rose Breasted Grosbeak! Wow! A first!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
There is one that has been visiting our backyard in London, Ontario.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Dean
Saw one at my feeder. A real beauty, first one I have seen in 10 years in Newmarket, Ontario.
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Beautiful Birds by: Bob Shannon
Just saw A Rose Breasted Grosbeak in back yard 7.00Pm - Rodney, Ontario.
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Ingleside by: Anonymous
We have had 2 males coming to the feeders regularly for about 3 weeks. Have lived here for 17 yrs and only seen this bird twice. Now it's multiple times a day. Awesome!!!!!!
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Rose Breasted Grosebeak by: Heather
We have a pair of these beautiful birds came here on Saturday May 14 2016. First time we saw them here in Beautiful downtown Sprucedale, Ontario.
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What a treat! by: C Turner
Just had one visit my feeder here in south Ajax, Ontario by the lake. Beautiful bird - first time I've seen one!
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Saw one today by: Diane
At my mother's feeder in London. I've never seen these before. Lovely!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak Milton by: Anonymous
Have at least 2 families of them making a pit stop at my b-y feeder here in Milton, for the past 2 days May 13 & 14 2016. Gold finches, cardinal, cowbird, Morning Doves undeterred by the Grosbeaks presence, and the RB Grosbeaks don't seem to be bothered by any of the other birds except perhaps the occasional starling
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
May 14th 2016 I saw a red breasted grosbeak looking in our window - what a beautiful vibrant coloured bird - such a treat to see one :)
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Group of 6+ RB-Grosbeaks by: Jim
For the 1st time ever there was a group of at least 6 Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at my yard feeders in the West Shore area of Pickering, May 13th, 2016. I got some fabulous pics of them, as well as a few Baltimore Orioles who arrived within 3 minutes of my hanging 2 orange halves on the feeder, and the 1st hummingbird of the season. 3 1st's in the same day, LUCKY Friday the 13th, I suppose!~ And as I write I see a bird I do not recognize, wth?
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Sighting of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks by: Doug Vann
We saw a pair of these birds this afternoon here in Pike Bay on the Bruce Peninsula. They were at a feeder enjoying the mixed seeds.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak Sighting by: Diane
Just saw one at our bird-feeder in Orangeville, Ontario. I have never seen one before ... what a beautiful bird!
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Sighting in Strathroy by: Anonymous
Just seen two of them at my feeder, this is the first time I have seen them, lots of colour, hoping they come again to visit my feeder in Strathroy.
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Beautiful birds by: Mary Jane Gable-Flock
May 10, 2016 we are in Hamilton, Ontario just a block below the escarpment. Both male and female have been coming to our bird feeders for the past week.
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Rose Crested Grosbeak, Cambridge Ontario by: Debbie
May 10, 2016 - I saw a Rose Crested Grosbeak on the deck rail eating birdseed. Looked very healthy!
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Rose-Breastfed Grosbeak by: Janette
There is actually a pair at my feeders today! The female looks like an overgrown finch with brown colorings, nothing as spectacular as the male. I live in Grimsby, Ontario.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
We have lots of birds in our yard just outside of Guelph, Ontario, but this is the first time we have seen a Rose Breasted Grosbeak. We also have a very large number of yellow finches this Spring. They seem to enjoy the bird seed this year from Costco!
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Platform Feeder by: Anonymous
I had a male Rose Breasted Grosbeak then a female at my feeder today in Oakville, Ontario. Saw them last year for the first time.
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May 9 - first time spotting! by: Anonymous
I had one of these at my feeder this morning! He/she was beautiful! Got several pics before it flew away. Wow! First time seeing in my life - so exciting!
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Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Welcome! Just spotted my first red breasted grosbeak this morning. They have arrived back for the season. I love these birds!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
We have one at our bird feeder today in Welland, Ontario - nice bird, eats lots!
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Just saw a Rose Breasted Grosbeak! by: Rosie
Saw one for the first time ever this morning in Downtown Toronto on my suet feeder. What an eye-catcher! Gorgeous!!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Gwen
There is one in my feeder today, never seen one before here. I live in St Thomas, Ontario. Your webmistress, Barb, here - I also live in St Thomas, and have never seen one! I hope the one you saw comes to my feeder too!
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Our first sighting by: Anonymous
My wife and I have lived here for 16 years and this is the first time spotting one in our mulberry tree, along with three cedar waxwings.
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In Thunder Bay by: Anonymous
Had one sitting on my window sill for a good 15 minutes in Thunder Bay, Ontario ..... first time I have seen one as well, very cute!
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May 11, 2015 by: Anonymous
3 pairs at my feeder today along with 2 pairs of orioles .... A great birding season so far. I love the Grosbeaks as they will just sit on the feeder and crunch away. They are not skittish like the Orioles who love grape jelly.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
I saw one for the first time in twenty years, this spring, the next day there were two, constantly at the feeder, they did not seem to be afraid of us at all, then there were five, and we realized they were the babies! They came right into the gazebo and would swing on the chandelier like parrots! So delightful. Then they were gone, I hope they come back next year.
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First Sighting by: Kate
We saw our first Rose Breasted Grosbeak at our feeder in Mid August, we have never seen one on our feeders before, we live in Willow Beach, just outside of Sutton Ontario. He hung around for about 5 days, then he was gone, but while he was here he pretty much took over one of our feeders, even the blue jays couldn't scare him off.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Jacquie
I had never seen a Rose Breasted Grosbeak until today. A beautiful male kept flying quite close to my picture window. I was so afraid he would hurt himself. I grabbed the camera but of course he's nowhere to been seen now. Sure hope he comes back. I live in the Keene/Hastings area.
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Way Up North by: Anonymous
First time seeing one here just north of Sudbury, Ontario. I know he must be lost this far north.
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Common at our feeder by: Brian F
We get these "cut throat" grosbeaks every spring. They love oil sunflowers. I got a video a couple days ago of a male Oriole and male Grosbeak fighting at our Window feeder (The Oriole successfully defended it). We are in Finch, Ontario.
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A beautiful bird by: Don
First time seeing one in our backyard. We have been here for 4 years. St. Catharines.
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North Central Ontario by: Anna
We live north of Huntsville and have them here. Seen for the first time this year.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
I saw one of my feeder yesterday for the first time. It was a male with no female even any where... Had my feeder for three years now and yesterday was first sighting. I live in downtown Brampton
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Gorgeous! by: Monica
This is the first time I have seen these birds! There are two males and what I believe is one female at my little backyard feeder right now. They have been eating voraciously for nearly an hour. Hope they continue to return! I am about 10km north of Stouffville in the hamlet of Ballantrae.
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Seen one today. by: Anonymous
What a cool bird. First time I have seen one. Peterborough, Ontario.
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First time I have ever seen one of these birds by: Anonymous
I have never seen one of these birds before. We live in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, and unfortunately my daughter found this little guy deceased in our back yard. What a beautiful bird though. The markings are absolutely gorgeous .
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Grosbeak Sighting by: Anonymous
For the last couple of days we have had 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks feeding at our sunflower seed feeder near Manilla, Ontario. This is the 1st time that we have seen them here. They are such a pretty bird.
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First Time! by: Anonymous
Kingston, Ontario - Couldn't miss this beauty at the backyard feeder -identified him through your site - thanks! Joined by what would appear (similar face and wing markings but no red throat) to be his mate. Our neighbour has many outdoor cats, so I hope they decide to hang around. We're especially pleased when anything other than starlings visit!
I'm glad to have been of assistance!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
We have several of the birds at our feeder and in the yard. I do not know their nesting habits. They do not seem to be moving on.
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Smithville, Ontario by: Anonymous
Just watched two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks in my yard at the feeder.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
My grand-daughter spotted this bird in our back yard yesterday, southeast Scarborough (Toronto) and as it turned out there were three of them. We often bird watch and the small book we had did not list them. Thanks for the information as this is the first year we've seen them around here.
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Way North by: Anonymous
I have a feeder on my deck and I have a regular Rose Breasted Grosbeak visiting. I'm a little far north in New Liskeard, Ontario, and wondered if it's uncommon for them to be this far north.
I'm not sure, perhaps one of our readers will know.....
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Oakville May 12, 2013 by: Debbie
Rose Breasted Grosbeak seen at our backyard feeder today - feeding on sunflower seeds. Sharing the feeder with cardinals, house finches and goldfinches.
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Demorestville, Ontario by: Jackie
Thanks for your website, first time I have ever seen this bird. It is eating at the bird feeder.
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Have one of these birds by: Janice
4 years ago a Rose Breasted Grosbeak hit our window and hurt its wing. He is doing very well. He loves my Mom and also says "Pretty Bird". He eats seed and fruit & veggies. He sings a lot (and loud). Does anyone know how long these birds live? Thanks.
Wow, I didn't know that they would survive in captivity. Sorry, I don't know how long they live, but perhaps one of our readers may know.
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I got a picture! by: Anonymous
I have lived here since 1992 and have bird feeders in living room window - the first time ever seen just outside Spencerville, Ontario. Only has been coming to feeder for 3 days now, only one so far, and I got some nice pictures!
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First time by: Anonymous
Just saw one at the sunflower feeder ... in Oakville, Ontario. The first time I have ever seen one!
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My first sighting by: Lynn Shwadchuck
I spotted this perched outside the window and got a very good shot of it. I knew the name, but had never seen one. Sharbot Lake Ontario.
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May 03, 2012 by: Anonymous
Have very many different types of birds that come to our feeders. This is the first time that we have seen the Rose Breasted Grosbeak. There are a pair of them, hope they find our feeders satisfactory so they will stay around. Beautiful bird.
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Happy bird moment by: lisa m.
I have lived in this house for 5 years, always having feeders. Today, I have seen two of these birds..... it made my day.
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I saw one too by: Anonymous
We have a homemade feeder in our yard in Paris, Ontario, and we spotted a pair of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks there this morning - we put out sunflower seeds and they love them !
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Friendly Rose-brested Grosbeaks by: Ruth S.
I have several Grosbeak that feed in my back yard daily. This is the second year they have been coming to my feeders and this morning I was late putting out the feeders and the Grosbeak came to my patio, perched on the back of the chair and looked the sliding glass door at me while his lady friend waited on the fence. I managed to get two pictures of him which I can send via e-mail if I can get an address. I live in Innisfil by lake Simcoe so I have a plethora of wildlife passing by my window daily.
Hi Ruth - thanks for the info, you can send your pictures to us by completing the form on our Backyard Birds page, where it says "Enter your Title". If you send your pictures, I will add this report to them.
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Never seen before by: Anonymous
I saw this bird early in the morning on the fence in my backyard. Never seen one before and had to "Google" it immediately. We live in Cobourg, Ontario, and we see a large variety of birds in our yard as we live next to an open grassy field and woods. Very interesting to say the least. What type of seeding does this beautiful bird prefer to eat?
I'm not sure what they eat - probably an assortment of seeds, maybe one of our readers will know!
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Grosbeak by: Dorothy and Ian
Just saw a pair at the feeder in our garden in Grand Bend. Lovely birds. Been around a lot this year - but never before
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Saw one in Pickering, Ontario in June 2011.
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Beautiful Bird by: Anonymous
Just saw our very first one June 10/11, at our feeder in Johnstown, Ontario. What a beautiful sight, hope it come back.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Seen one for the first time in Johnstown Ontario, what a beautiful bird.
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Grosbeak by: Wendy
Just saw a beautiful male Rose Breasted Grosbeak at our feeder, just south of Peterborough. First one we have ever seen, very striking.
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He's beautiful! by: Anonymous
Just spotted one at our feeder this morning here in Hawkesbury, Ontario. What a handsome sight!
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Delhi, Ontario by: Anonymous
Yesterday, May 16th 2011, first time ever seeing these birds. Have two males and two females. Even in the rain today the 17th, they are coming to feeder. Awesome colours.
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First sighting at our feeder by: Anonymous
Schomberg, Ontario. Been here 15 years this is the first time we have seen this bird at our feeder.
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Mississauga sighting by: Anonymous
This is also the first time we have seen this beauty. It is everything that the other people who posted said it was (colourful and not shy or skittish with people or other backyard birds).
Perhaps these migratory birds have chosen a slightly different path this year, due to the wet weather we have been experiencing here and in Manitoba.
I'm just glad I got to see one (the male). :)
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Anonymous
Just spotted one at my feeder in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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First Visit by: Willy
Aurora, Ontario - I've been living here for 20 years and this is their first visit to the feeders. One male and one female. What a joy!
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First time we have seen one by: Rick
We had our first visit here on Wendigo Lake in Northern Ontario, from this bright coloured fellow only a couple days ago. Had to look him up on this site. We knew he was some kind of Grosbeak.
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Sighting in Nova Scotia by: Anonymous
We have an adult male here at our feeder, but it's the first year we've ever seen one. Are they typically known to be in Nova Scotia?
Hello there in Atlantic Canada! According to the website All About Birds, Nova Scotia is part of the summer breeding ground of the Rose Breasted Grosbeak, so perhaps you will see more of them.
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First Sighting by: Bruce
I feed the local birds here in Belle River, Ontario, they congregate on the ground below my apartment balcony and this is the first time I have ever seen one of these beautiful birds.
My wife saw the female a couple of days ago and I saw the male yesterday, he complimented me by coming up on my balcony to investigate and eat some seeds that had fallen out of my container.
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We have one too by: Anonymous
We just spotted one this morning in our backyard in Brampton, and decided to look it up, because we've never seen one here before this morning.
They're so pretty.
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First Sighting by: Janet&Mel Severin
Hi, We just saw the Rose Breasted Grosbeak on the 6th and 7th of May and we have never seen one before. What a beautiful bird! We have lived here all our lives and we've just seen it now. What a nice surprise it was.
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: terry greenwood
I had 11 male Rose Breated Grosbeaks in my yard on May 6th of this year (2100). If you want to see some video, type in ve3tmg on YouTube. I live in Windsor, Ontario.
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First sighting ever! by: KC
I just had two at my feeder in Oshawa, Ontario
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First spotting by: Mark c
I live in Chatham and just had one at my feeder also. This is the first time I have seen one here. Very neat!
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Cindy S
Just had one at my feeder! Haven't seen one in years. Beautiful! May 3 2011
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Sighting by: Beverly
Saw this bird tonight in London Ontario at our feeder. Been in London 17 years and this is the first sighting. Remarkable looking bird and not shy - I was able to get pretty close and took some pictures.
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Grosbeak by: Dave & Karen
Just saw two at feeder in Waterloo, Ontario.
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rose breasted grosbeak by: barker
Just saw a Rose Breasted Grosbeak in Brighton, Ontario. Are these birds common to this area?
I'm not sure, perhaps one of our readers will know .....
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Rose Breasted Grosbeak by: Nancy
Hello. Yes they are the most colorful and wonderful bird. We live in Tobermory and they arrive every year in May.Usually travel with the Orioles. they feed here for about 2 weeks then leave. The males usually arrive a few days before the females who are a brown color. So hopefully you will see them again next spring now that they have been to your feeders. Enjoy them they are so beautiful. Nancy.
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