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Male American Goldfinchby *Wessonnative

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Birds

As a general rule, these little birds spend the winter in my area, but their plumage is so drab that they don't attract much attention. However, as soon as spring approaches, the males get rid of all that drab plumage and become a bright, golden yellow for the breeding season. By that time, they are usually long gone and headed north to mate and reproduce. This year, for whatever reason, they are hanging around. There were no less than a dozen of these brightly colored birds in my yard today, and I couldn't resist shooting a few images of them. Enjoy...

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*Wessonnative Mar 10, 2009

Thank you very much!

`WaitingForTheWorms Apr 25, 2008

You are so lucky having them in your yard. This one looks like a golden ray of sunshine.

*Wessonnative Apr 25, 2008

Thanks! I wish they would stay here all summer, but, unfortunately, they don't. For some reason, they stayed in my area longer than usual this spring. By the end of March, they are usually long gone, and we never see them in their breeding plumage. I guess they decided to give us a treat this year.

~SWEmillan Apr 21, 2008 Photographer

ahhh wonderful!

*Wessonnative Apr 21, 2008

Thanks! I'm very glad that you like it. I really appreciate your compliment.

~skullmage550 Apr 15, 2008

I love it! Can I paint it, when I can find time?

*Wessonnative Apr 16, 2008

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Sure, it would be OK if you want to paint it. I'd love to see the finished artwork.

~skullmage550 Apr 16, 2008

It may be a while because I am very busy. I will be sure to show you when I do finish it.

*Wessonnative Apr 16, 2008

Excellent! I'll look forward to hearing from you.

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