Celebrating the First Signs of Spring

Ever mindful of the importance of feasting and of celebrating the end of winter, the Pine Grosbeak carefully saves the festive Mountain Ash berries until after the first thaw. 

 

Female Pine Grosbeak Daintily Savoring her Feast!

 

Male Pine Grosbeak Standing on his Feast!!

 

(Photos taken just outside the kitchen door

by Anne on February 20, 2013)