Chirping Gold Finch #2

by Debbie Portwood

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Chirping Gold Finch #2

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Debbie Portwood

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Photograph - Phototography

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I captured this feisty little Gold Finch one morning as he perched on a small twig placed near the bird feeder. He is giving the Cardinal what for. All the rest of the birds are intimidated by the boss male Cardinal and he manages to chase all others away, but this brave little Gold Finch stands his ground and refuses to leave till he has had his fill! Seeing is bold, brave attitude made me think of this statement, so I added some decorations and the statement to this version. He is the only Gold Finch I have seen here at my new location, I am surprised to see him coming back all by himself. But I am so pleased, because all I really have now is an abundance of Cardinals, at least five males and three females. Wonderful for any wall in your home or office or perhaps a greeting card. 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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January 25th, 2014

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