Thanks, that makes sense. I associate those with red heads, which I didn't see, but the non-breeding plumage fits.
Not sure why my brain went so firmly with grosbeak.
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On May 16, 2019, at 6:38 PM, HAL MICHAEL <ucd880 at comcast.net> wrote:
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Western Tanager male.
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Hal Michael
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Science Outreach Director, Sustainable Fisheries Foundation
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On May 16, 2019 at 6:32 PM Josh Rosenau <josh.rosenau at gmail.com> wrote:
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This morning, without binoculars or a camera at hand, I'm fairly sure I saw a yellow grosbeak in the cedar trees outside our house in Lake Forest Park.
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Since I didn't get a close or long look, I could be wrong about that, and I'm curious if anyone has suggestions about alternative IDs or thoughts on whether I'm likely to see it again in the area.
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Thanks!
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Josh
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