MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • February 26, 2023
The evening grosbeak is one of the most beloved birds in Maine and of the most enigmatic. These chunky finches are gorgeous: the yellow, black and white of the males suggests a goldfinch on steroids. Females swap out the yellow for a blue-gray color, yielding a more subtle beauty. Winter conditions occasionally force these birds to move south in search of food. When that happens, Maine can be hopping with pine siskins, crossbills or evening grosbeaks. This winter has turned out to be one of the best years in memory for evening grosbeaks in Maine. ~ Herb Wilson