Tuesday, June 26, 2012

June26/Nature Notes

American goldfinch pulling seeds from ripened yellow sow-thistle

Brilliant yellow this time of year, male American goldfinches are hard to miss, especially since they tend to travel in flocks.

Hungry American goldfinches

This week they were active and everywhere...or so it seemed - weedy fields, backyards, roadsides and even our mulberry tree. They definitely sought out each other's company.

American goldfinch on last year's mullein.

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17 comments:

  1. AndyJune 26, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    When I used to see a parrot in a pet shop I start thinking that it would be nice to have birds with exotic colours like that in Canada. Your photo reminds me that we do have them. Lots of them. Nice nature shot Camera Girl.

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  2. DeniseinVAJune 26, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Great photos of one of my favorite little birds. I do enjoy them.

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  3. Muffy's MarksJune 26, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    You posted great shots of one of my favorite little birds. We have them at our feeders also. And you are right, you never see just one. Sorta like potato chips!!!

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪June 26, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Those birds are beautiful, I just love finches in general.

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  5. Ruth HiebertJune 26, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    All are great pictures,but that last one is really special. I like the whole scene.

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  6. TexWisGirlJune 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    lucky you! we get them in their winter travel khakis.

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  7. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 26, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Great photos of those colorful birds. I love the last one. They come to my feeders once in awhile and then they are gone again.

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  8. LowellJune 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Stop this, you're making me jealous! Zounds. Fantastic photos!

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  9. DarlaJune 26, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    What a bright yellow/gold these fella's are.

    Darla

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  10. RoseJune 26, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Goldfinches are just little spots of sunshine that flit about and brighten our day! LOVE that last shot.

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  11. LeoraJune 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    These are gorgeous! Can you tell the goldfinches to come visit us, too?

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  12. Rambling WoodsJune 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    I love their sweet songs..I have a ball of downy material to put out when it gets closer to their nesting time as I think thistle is hard to find around here..Love the collages as always EG....the hot weather is going to return, but it has been really nice the last few days..Michelle

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  13. GeorgeJune 26, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures of the goldfinches.

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  14. BarbJune 27, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    They are such a brilliant yellow. Cheerful little fellas. Nice pics, too.

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  15. Cezar and LéiaJune 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    You prepared a beautiful collage, very well done!
    Léia

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  16. CarverJune 28, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I love goldfinches. Beautiful shots of them.

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  17. StephanieJune 28, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    You certainly have a wide variety of beautiful colorful birds in your area.

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