I.D. my bird...
Dec 2, 2011 10:57:18 #
Early this morning, this little fellow perched on a stick that I attached to my bird feeder. Obviously a juvenile, my wife and I checked all of our bird books and can't I.D. the little guy.
Anybody recognize him?
We live in Western Pennsylvania, about 40 miles North of Pittsburgh.
Taken thru the window, 200mm, 500 @f5.6, ISO 200 with remote flash located about 45 degrees to the right of the bird.
Critiques are welcome, feel free to try and make it look better. I will send a dollar to anyone who can fix the blown highlights on the wing and tail.
TNX
Dean
Anybody recognize him?
We live in Western Pennsylvania, about 40 miles North of Pittsburgh.
Taken thru the window, 200mm, 500 @f5.6, ISO 200 with remote flash located about 45 degrees to the right of the bird.
Critiques are welcome, feel free to try and make it look better. I will send a dollar to anyone who can fix the blown highlights on the wing and tail.
TNX
Dean
Unknown Juvenile (considered delinquent until identified)
Dec 2, 2011 11:01:55 #
Dec 2, 2011 11:24:30 #
forbescat wrote:
Are you sure it's not just a goldfinch in non-mating colors?
That was one of our thoughts...the yellow necklace is throwing us a curve. Our Bird ID book shows the American Goldfinch (both male and female) with orange beaks and states "the juvenile looks the same as the female".
However, the more that I look at it (and try to compose this response) I tend to agree with you. Just have to convince the wife!
TNX
Dean
Dec 2, 2011 11:48:48 #
I dug up this showing a goldfinch not in mating color and the beak has faded also. It doesn't have that collar that yours does but that may only be a different stage. I know this was taken in the fall because that's when the berries are bright red.
Dec 2, 2011 11:55:53 #
forbescat wrote:
I dug up this showing a goldfinch not in mating color and the beak has faded also. It doesn't have that collar that yours does but that may only be a different stage. I know this was taken in the fall because that's when the berries are bright red.
Just showed the bride your photo (great catch, by the way). We agree...American Goldfinch. I can file it in the right folder now. Thank you for taking the time.
Dean
Dec 2, 2011 11:56:29 #
Dec 3, 2011 08:12:45 #
Dec 3, 2011 08:39:22 #
LWH wrote:
You must be a serious "birder", that's a great shot.
Thanks...I am a "lazy" birder. I installed our feeder close to a big window. Attached a couple of "branches" to it. Birds often land on one of the branches (for a nano-second or so) before hopping on the feeder. I sit inside at the dining room table (reading this website) and blast away when the little guys get hungry.
Dean
Dec 3, 2011 08:58:54 #
It looks like an American goldfinch to me, winter coloring. As to the burn out you mention, It is very difficult to see any burnout. It is a pretty good shot just the way it is.
Dec 3, 2011 11:28:11 #
7awol wrote:
Early this morning, this little fellow perched on a stick that I attached to my bird feeder. Obviously a juvenile, my wife and I checked all of our bird books and can't I.D. the little guy.
Anybody recognize him?
TNX
Dean
Anybody recognize him?
TNX
Dean
I can't tell you what it is, but I thought I'd share this web site http://www.projectnoah.org/ for anyone interested. You can post a picture of any "organism" and it will usually be identified very quickly.
Dec 3, 2011 12:24:56 #
Your photo looks like a fine art painting. The one with the bird on the feeder.
Dec 3, 2011 21:17:35 #
Ricontech
Loc: Colorado
7awol wrote:
Early this morning, this little fellow perched on ... (show quote)
Hey Dean, is this the fix you are looking for?
Dec 3, 2011 21:32:05 #
Ricontech
Loc: Colorado
Ricontech wrote:
quote=7awol Early this morning, this little fello... (show quote)
After looking at a new tail and repaired wind, I thought it shoulod not have the twig stabbing it in the head so I took the ywig away to relieve the pain!
s/b: wing, should & twig
Dec 3, 2011 21:46:47 #
Ricontech wrote:
quote=Ricontech quote=7awol Early this morning, ... (show quote)
The wing is ok, not much change, but the white on the under rump area was not burn out it should be white, probably some on the tail to. the grey is out of place.looks fakey. I like to move twigs too.
Dec 3, 2011 21:58:21 #
I don't know - that's dark brown body with a vivid "ruff" - the wings and tail look more barred than a gold finch to me, and how big is it ? this is very similar, and about 40% bigger than the gold finches we normally see.
These show one white bar on wing & tail - the other has three
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