Grosbeak, Rose-breasted***
Description: a common migrant in any wooded area of the Garden and a nester in McDonald Woods
Grosbeak, Evening
Description: These silky, colorful birds are very vocal and have huge beaks for cracking large seeds. They will rapidly empty any sunflower feeder on a rare winter visit.
Grebe, Pied-billed
Description: These are seen only in the water of the lakes, often diving or sinking out of sight.
Grebe, Horned
Description: Horned grebes are seen mostly in spring on the lakes, often diving.
Grebe, Eared
Description: This is a rare sight diving on the lakes.
Grackle, Common***
Description: From spring through fall, this abundant bird is easy to spot anywhere. They are often found on spruce trees, their favorite nesting location.
Goshawk, Northern
Description: This hawk is a rare winter sight flying over, or in, trees.
Goose, Snow
Description: Snow geese may often be seen together with Canada geese on the lakes or feeding on the lawn.
Goose, Ross'
Description: This goose is a rare visitor on our lakes or feeding on the lawn. It is similar in appearance to the white snow goose but slightly smaller with a shorter bill.
Goose, Gr. White-fronted
Description: This rare visitor to the lakes is a dark bird. Its pink bill has a white area at the base.