Male Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) - Maple Ridge, BC
Had a beautiful day with a flock of Evening Grosbeaks today. These birds are declining and are now listed as a species of special concern under COSEWIC in Canada. Since the 1970's these birds have experiences 77-90% declines across their range. They are mostly declining due to loss of their habitat (mature and old-growth forests), road collisions (when they feed on grit in winter) and window strikes.
Male Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) - Maple Ridge, BC
Had a beautiful day with a flock of Evening Grosbeaks today. These birds are declining and are now listed as a species of special concern under COSEWIC in Canada. Since the 1970's these birds have experiences 77-90% declines across their range. They are mostly declining due to loss of their habitat (mature and old-growth forests), road collisions (when they feed on grit in winter) and window strikes.