Shianne Hunnicutt sent a text that Jeffrey stuck it out through the rain, wind and cold weather and is greatly appreciating his sunflower seeds and chips this morning.Patty McLean
-------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 3/3/25 7:37 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: RE: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) Seen at the feeder this morning! Patty-------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 3/1/25 8:45 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: RE: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) Our Yellow Grosbeak has a name: Jeffrey. Decided by Shianne's daughter.He's mostly showing up at the feeders in the mid-afternoon and sometimes late afternoon. So, until further notice, folks are welcome to come daily from noon until dark. If his schedule changes, we'll update here and on ARBIRD. To visit, contact Shianne at 417-349-2317 and let her know what time and date you plan to come. Even the day of your visit is fine.There is a $25/person fee via cash or Zelle/Venmo. Please keep a respectful distance from the bird and do not approach within 40 feet of the feeder area. Jeffrey is very shy and will disappear into the trees when spooked, making him more difficult to see.We don't know how long he will continue here and he has apparently found another food source. I will update daily as to his ongoing presence.Good luck, all! Patty McLean -------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 2/28/25 7:53 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: RE: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) The Yellow Grosbeak was seen again today. See below for information about visiting. Patty-------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 2/27/25 7:19 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: RE: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) The Yellow Grosbeak showed up again today, giving all birders present a great opportunity to see it. Also, Shianne Hunnicutt and our own Taylor Long were interviewed about the bird by NWA Channel 5 News. Story here: https://www.5newsonline.com/video/news/local/rare-mexican-bird-draws-birders-arkansas-ranch/527-a5594516-fb92-4d21-9c90-dc7b802cd6daCURRENT SCHEDULEFri, Feb 28: 2:30-5p (afternoon only)Sat, Mar 1: 12n until dark. Prepayment via Zelle or Venmo is required for this particular day.Let Shianne know (via text at 417-349-2317) what time and how many people are in your party and please only show up during that time.There is a $25/person fee. This is an exceptionally rare U.S. bird, and this type of fee is quite usual in other places such as Texas and Arizona when rarities are on private property. All visitors are asked to stay a respectful distance from the front porch and feeders (at least about 40 feet). The bird gets shy when people are too close or loud and it tends to disappear into the thick cover of the cedar trees for an extended time. So for the sake of everyone who wants to see it and get photographs, please be mindful of this. If someone has paid and missed the bird, Shianne hopes you will come back with no additional payment needed. She truly wants everyone to see it. She also extends a big thank you to the birder who gifted them the new platform feeder and the cracked sunflower seeds. Apparently the bird LOVES it. Stay tuned for updates as well as a future schedule, as needed.Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
