Day 254: We're all a little grumpy because of the persistent rain and cool weather, but the expression on an Evening Grosbeak's face always seems to be one of wanting to say a few choice words on the subject. In truth, Coccothraustes vespertinus is a social and friendly bird, less inclined to fly away at the approach of a human than many, and ever willing to reward a breakfast of black-oil sunflower seeds by appearing at your feeders by the dozen. Shown here, the male of the species resembles an overgrown Goldfinch. The female is a duller greenish-grey and she lacks the prominent "eyebrow" which gives the male his frowny mien. Both have large beaks which are specialized for cracking open the seeds of conifers, the primary food source for those who don't have access to a supplemental diet.
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