Black-headed Grosbeak

At this time of the year, here in Oregon's Willamette Valley, it is quite unlikely that you could be near a patch of woods and not hear the song of the Black-headed Grosbeak. It does require some practice at first to distinguish it from the Robin's song, but a careful listener will soon recognize the fact that it is even more melodious. This one was singing this evening in McMinnville's Rotary Park.