Blue Grosbeak update and correction

Who discovers a bird first is important in the birdwatching world. When I wrote about the discovery of the Blue Grosbeak last Saturday I had not been told that the bird was first discovered in the Wildflower Meadow by the renowned Starr Saphir and pointed out to the lucky birdwatchers who'd signed up for her Saturday morning walk. Word was then passed along to others. This is to say: Starr found it first.

Meanwhile, a report on e-birds this morning says that THE BIRD IS STILL THERE at the Wildflower Meadow. See Saturday's report for information on how to find it.

Please note that in spite of the name, immature Blue Grosbeaks in the fall are not blue, as Lloyd Spitalnik's photo [see above] of the immature bird in the Wildflower meadow shows. They are predominantly rufous in color.

Click on http://www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com and then click on Recent Photos to see Lloyd's other great photos of this bird.

For more information about Starr's walks [they run through October, I believe, and then by private arrangement] call 212-304-3808