My wife discovered an unusual bird at our feeder in Beltsville, MD on 
Feb. 9 - female Rose-breasted Grosbeak.  It has returned several times 
and I was able to get some pictures on the 10th.  They can be viewed at 
- http://dbolt.smugmug.com/Animals 

Although the bird does exhibit several characteristics of a Black-headed 
Grosbeak, most agree that it is an early female Rose-breasted Grosbeak.  
I don't know when RBGB usually show up in our region, but I'm sure Feb. 
9 is earlier than expected. 

The webcam associated with my weather station usually displays a wide 
angle view of the backyard, but it is now pointed in the direction of 
the feeder.  The resolution is not great, but it was good enough that I 
discovered the bird at the feeder again this morning.  The link is - 
http://boltassociates.com/weather/wx.htm   If you happen to see it, 
please drop me a note indicating the time you spotted the bird - 


doug bolt

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Douglas Bolt
DougandMarie.com
Beltsville, MD USA