GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

The American Goldfinch is common in northeast PA. As the Chickory begins to dry, these bright yellow birds gather to feed on the seeds and dried flowers before they drop to the ground. They live here all year round but are not easily recognizable in winter because they don't sport their bright breeding color but a rather drab non-breeding shade. During my morning walk before our recent snow storm, I saw flocks of 50 and more feeding on seeds of white birch trees in our local park. A common sight before any upcoming storm.

More info about the American Goldfinch: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/id

Settings: Canon EOS 50D w/EF 100-400mm L lens @ 340mm; ISO 800; Av @ f5.6; Partial metering; HH w/center dot AF. Taken while I sat on my front porch. Cropped and PP w/PSE8.

I hope you enjoy these. Which do you prefer? Comments welcome.

-- Gene

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Birdguide Loc: Ormond Beach, FL

Like #7 best, pose is nice, nothing is blocking his pretty little head. All are nice images, good job.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thanks for the pick and thanks for looking.

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

Very nice pics. They are a lot more interesting than at a bird feeder by far!

tejaswrangler Loc: South Texas

GeneM, these are nice pictures, sharp detail, excellent coloring. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thanks, glad you like 'em. :thumbup: I agree. Much more interesting when you can get them doing things naturally. I don't put up feeders until after the first good snowfall. We just got a one-two of 8-inchers so I might put them out today. I take down my feeders when spring arrives.

Thanks for looking.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Glad you like 'em, Tex. Thanks for looking.

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

well caught!
Very talented trigger finger

Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

Great Goldfinch series and with some great Goldfinch info included...great job Gene! :thumbup:

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Great series Gene, super detail and colors

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

:) Thanks Bruce. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thank you. Glad I can help. Thanks for looking.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Beautiful shots Gene!! And a great link too. But you could have said you walked 10 miles up hill and through dense woods to get these. :):):) Not just sitting on your front porch!! :):)
Erv

angler Loc: StHelens England

Fabulous set.

GeneM Loc: Upstate PA

Thank you, Greg. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.