Jeffrey, the Yellow Grosbeak, named by Shianne's daughter, continues today. However, ACCESS IS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND due to their schedule. Visitors have slowed significantly, with many folks having shown up from other states. We suspect, as more people see him, the overall numbers will continue to decline. He was likely born in the spring/summer of 2024, and because it takes two years for male Yellow Grosbeaks to develop their full breeding plumage (according to Birds of the World), there's the chance he may stick around for a while longer than anyone anticipated. If he's still here when he's all fully gorgeous, I think we'll just have to go l see him again. ❤️ See below for access information for those wanting to visit after the weekend. Patty McLean
-------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 4/7/25 7:35 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) The Yellow Grosbeak continues outside Berryville. Access information:Birders are welcome between 10a and sunset. There is a $25 per person access fee (cash or Venmo/Zelle). To visit, please wait until a day or two before your visit (or even the day of) and text Shianne at 417-349-2317. Let her know what time and date you plan to come. She will give you her specific address at that time. If you choose 10a, please do not show up ahead of that time. She's got a family to get ready for the day -- and she's busy trying to get this and other things done before folks show up. When there: Keep a respectful distance from the bird and do not approach within 40-50 feet of the feeder area. He is very shy and will disappear into the trees when spooked, making him more difficult for everyone to see. Be sure to check the cedar trees and the rocky stream bed to the left of the house. He's often been seen in that area. Patty McLeanPatty-------- Original message --------From: Patty McLean <plm108...> Date: 4/2/25 5:55 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: RE: Yellow Grosbeak (Berryville/Carroll County) The Yellow Grosbeak continues outside Berryville. Access information:Birders are welcome between 10a and sunset. There is a $25 per person access fee (cash or Venmo/Zelle). To visit, please wait until a day or two before your visit (or even the day of) and text Shianne at 417-349-2317. Let her know what time and date you plan to come. She will give you her specific address at that time. If you choose 10a, please do not show up ahead of that time. She's got a family to get ready for the day -- and she's busy trying to get this and other things done before folks show up. If you went earlier and signed her book but didn't see the bird, she hopes you'll come back. Let her know and I suspect she'll work something favorable out for you.When there: Keep a respectful distance from the bird and do not approach within 40-50 feet of the feeder area. The bird is very shy and will disappear into the trees when spooked, making him more difficult for everyone to see. Patty McLean
