Evening Grosbeak in November
Where evening grosbeaks are in November, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
November in the Evening Grosbeak's year
November settles into the winter pattern. Migration tapers to the last hardy stragglers, winter flocks form and start roaming, and birds map out the reliable food sources in their territory. Cold snaps push sudden rushes of activity to feeders.
For the Evening Grosbeak specifically, November is a fall month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 34 states and provinces where evening grosbeaks occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where evening grosbeaks are in November
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In November, evening grosbeaks are absent in the South, year-round resident across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in November
Evening grosbeaks are not nesting in November. The season runs June–July at mid-latitudes.
Outside the nesting season, evening grosbeaks put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in November
- Maple, box elder and ash seeds
Flocks can empty a feeder in a morning during irruption years; populations have declined sharply since the 1980s.
Winter flocks are forming their routes now — a feeder kept full from November onward becomes a regular stop.
Full Evening Grosbeak diet guide → · Best feeder for evening grosbeaks →
Watching evening grosbeaks this month
Evening grosbeaks are settled and predictable in November, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region evening grosbeaks are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Evening Grosbeak month by month
Evening Grosbeak by state
Frequently asked
Where are evening grosbeaks in November?
In November, evening grosbeaks are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do evening grosbeaks nest in November?
No — evening grosbeaks typically nest June through July at mid-latitudes.
What do evening grosbeaks eat in November?
Maple, box elder and ash seeds.
Sources
- Evening Grosbeak — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.