Evening Grosbeak

On the top of a tall fir tree, I first found these strikingly colorful birds.

A total of six of them looking over the horizon in the bright December morning sun.  Since then, I always wished some of them would come down to my backyard...

Several months later in June, one female  just arrived on one of my feeders. and soon after a fancy looking male followed.

First he explored around the lawn,

then onto another feeder, and met Mr. House Finch without any quarrel.

Next to inspect was .......

Of course, a birdbath.  It is essential to have clean water for a break in the summer time flying.

So Mrs. Grosbeak added, " No problem."

They move in large flocks, searching for food throughout the year.  When they are near here, they will surely stop over again.