The Grosbeak isn't, though - at the moment they're safely out of North America for the winter! It's a Purple Finch, probably a first year male, given the little purple flecks around the throat and head.
All hail the king! The wren, you are starting to worry me. Are we going to read about you in the paper? "he was a nice man, a bit of a loaner, he liked birds. I don't know how he could have......"
Another wonderfullicous series. Something for me to aim for. Inspiring. I would have to agree about the finch. We have these guys and in some plumage they can get confusing. Although fishbio may not know you well enough yet, you probably can keep the grossbeaks here!
Absolutely perfect, all!!