Saturday, January 18, 2014

Goldfinch

 Goldfinch fluffed up in the cold

Goldfinches are frequent visitors to our yard and also to the feeders behind the visitors centre in Algonquin Provincial Park where these photos were taken.

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53 comments:

  1. cath carboneJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Magnifiques photos! Joli post ! Bon week-end.

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  2. ElaJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    What a beautiful bird. His yellow head is so lovely.
    Have a nice weekend :)

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Pretty Goldfinch and nice poses. Great shots! Thank you for linking up to Saturday's Critters.. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Well isn't he sweet? What a pretty little bird. Nice shots!

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  5. Carole M.January 18, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    simply delightful captures of this beautiful little bird; great lighting and all...

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  6. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Just lovely. They are going to be puffed up this coming with the super cold temps coming back!!!

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  7. BirdmanJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Hey, was he at my feeder last week?

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  8. Jenn JilksJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I love these! Well shot.
    Your onion skin is lovely, too. Great eye.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario !

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  9. William KendallJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful! I know that location well.

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  10. Pamela GordonJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    I love goldfinches and we have lots of them here this winter. They are too fast for me to capture decent photos of though.

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  11. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I can see all the fluffy feathers, wonderful shots. They sure can go through the niger seed.

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  12. rainfield61January 18, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    It has a thick winter coat.

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  13. LowellJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    What a pretty little critter. So how do these things keep from freezing up thataway? Seems they'd be better off heading south.

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  14. MadSnapperJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    what a doll baby... and i bet he was chirping brrrrr in bird speak

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  15. Icy BCJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Gorgeous gold finch and fantastic shots!

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  16. RoseJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Wow,EG, some of the best shots I have ever seen. I really love that first.

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  17. Bob BushellJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, these are precious, brilliant photography.

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  18. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    linking up with Saturday's Critters as well. i love the blowing feathers. so cute!! ( :

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  19. TexWisGirlJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    they are sweet beauties. we have them here right now.

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  20. KathyJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Our goldfinches don't seem to be this bright. Maybe ours are just waiting for spring which is just around the corner.

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  21. Linda W.January 18, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Those are great photos of the Goldfinch! Especially the first one - I really like it.

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  22. Gail DixonJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Pretty portraits in their winter garb. So fluffy and cute and they make the sweetest sounds.

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  23. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Great pictures. The little guys are here most year around.

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  24. JanJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Great captures. Your goldfinches look so different than those, here, in SoCal. There's an amazing variety.

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  25. KarenJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Terrific shots of this sweetie!

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  26. Lisa GordonJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful portraits of such a sweet little one!

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  27. DeniseinVAJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Precious images EG!

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  28. RedPatJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    They are all puffed up for the winter weather!

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  29. LouisetteJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Wonderfull goldfinch fotos.

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  30. Adam JonesJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    What beautiful pictures.

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  31. Small City ScenesJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Super shots. I love Goldfinches. The American Goldfinch is Washington's state bird. Our feeders are alive with them but only in the summer. Why?????
    Love the fluff. MB

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  32. maryaustriaJanuary 18, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Gorgeous shots of this little beauty! Absolutely amazing!

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  33. StuartJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Love those goldies. Wonderful detail you captured !

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  34. Ruth HiebertJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    The Goldfinches have such a gentle colouring in winter and yet it is so pretty.

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  35. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 18, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    He's a beauty, wonderful shot

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  36. sunshineJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful photos and a great place.

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  37. Our photosJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    What a lovely photos!

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  38. LouisetteJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Gorgeous birds and shots.

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  39. Gemma WisemanJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    So love the fluffy view of the little one in the first photo. And the profile is so clear and detailed.

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  40. JackJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Your goldfinch looks like it has been doing plenty of eating to bulk up for the long winter.

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  41. RandyJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    These are amazing close up shots.

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  42. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    Graceful critter!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  43. GattinaJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful picture and so cute !

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    He looks like he has posed for the camera before!

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  45. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    So cuuuuute EG, beautiful colour on this wee bird, love the way they fluff up to keep warm :)

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  46. Little Wandering WrenJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    He looks like he has just had a wash and blow dry ready for the camera in the first photo ;)

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  47. Anni January 19, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful images!!! The detail is outstanding. Hope your weekend is treating you well today.

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  48. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Great shots of this cute little bird.

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  49. HalcyonJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    What a sweet little guy! :)

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Cute little fellow.

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  51. Susan AndersonJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    What a gorgeous piece of fluff he is!

    =)

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    These are beautiful captures. I really enjoyed their bright cheerful color all summer at my feeders.

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  53. SquirrelQueenJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    I'm running really late making the rounds. The little Gold Finches are adorable. I love the fluffed up little guy but he looks so cold.

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