1 Gold finch -Icy perch - New Version
by Debbie Portwood
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1 Gold finch -Icy perch - New Version
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Phototography
Description
Very close view of a male Gold Finch as he is perched on a small branch of a tree near the feeder. The tree is covered in ice as you can see some small icecicles have formed. Hi is staying warm by fluffing out his downy feathers and snugging his feet in at times. He is looking down at the feeder, waiting for his turn, as there are many birds feeding on snowy or icy days. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...................................(This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. Females and all winter birds are more dull but identifiable by their conical bill; pointed, notched tail; wingbars; and lack of streaking. During molts they look bizarrely patchy. Size & Shape = A small finch with a short, conical bill and a small, head, long wings, and short, notched tail.Color Pattern = Adult males in spring and early summer are bright yellow with black forehead, black wings with white markings, and white patches both above and beneath the tail. Adult females are duller yellow beneath, olive above. Winter birds are drab, unstreaked brown, with blackish wings and two pale wingbars.Behavior These are active and acrobatic little finches that cling to weeds and seed socks, and sometimes mill about in large numbers at feeders or on the ground beneath them. Goldfinches fly with a bouncy, undulating pattern and often call in flight, drawing attention to themselves. Habitat - The goldfinch�s main natural habitats are weedy fields and floodplains, where plants such as thistles and asters are common. They�re also found in cultivated areas, roadsides, orchards, and backyards. American Goldfinches can be found at feeders any time of year, but most abundantly during winter. More great information on this or any other bird can be found at www.allaboutbirds.org
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February 18th, 2014
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Comments (17)
Belinda Low
WOW Debbie! Love all your birds images and thank you for sharing them with us. I wouldn't be able to enjoy them if it's not for artists like yourself capturing them so beautifully! f/v
Jeannie Rhode
Debbie, Congrats on your Featured Image on WFS : ) Very Lovely capture of this beautiful bird. You are so lucky to have all the feathered friends visit you and capture their Beautiful Portraits. L
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Awesome capture Debbie--looks like I could reach out touch him! Also love the ice covering the branch! f/v
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous capture of this sweet little goldfinch, Debbie!!! Beautiful color and focus in this stunning composition! L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Debbie, I would have to say you are top of the line on all of your avian captures and the beauty they bestow upon the viewer! It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Nick Boren
Wow.. speechless I am on this marvelous bird image dear Debbie... Your the master bird photographer.. no question about it! ;-) fv
Ruth Housley
What a lovely capture of the goldfinch Debbie and I really like this one a lot. F/L Ruth