Rose-breasted Grosbeak???

Post by **Rommert** » 05 Jan 2009 17:24

Forwarded from Sebastian Klein, Denmark: "Two photos of what appears to be a Rose-breasted Grosbeak (or perhaps anescaped Black-headed Grosbeak?) were sent to me yesterday.The bird was seen and photographed by a non-birder in a garden in Esbjerg,Jutland. The bird was last seen on 20th December 2008, but hasalledgedly been a regular guest at the garden-feeder since late November.The garden is very close (600 meters) to Esbjerg Harbour, which is one ofthe largest harbours in Denmark. Thusly the bird could perhaps have beenship-assisted from North America?The two photos are quite poor and can be seen here:http://www.netfugl.dk/pictures.php?id=showpicture&picture_id=24916http://www.netfugl.dk/pictures.php?id=showpicture&picture_id=24915Please feel free to comment on the birds ID. Regards Sebastian Klein"