Just sitting here eating some jelly
I am a rare* predator of Monarch Butterflies
But more often Sunflower seeds fill my belly.
* As described in the linked article, most critters and birds do not eat Monarch Butterflies because they are quite toxic. When Black-headed Grosbeaks eat monarchs, they usually wait about a week to pass the toxins before eating more.
Special thanks to today's guest photographer, David Simpson.
Location: Portal AZ
Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-headed_Grosbeak/overview
Photo © 2026 David Simpson and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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