Gold Finch on Snowberry Bush - Digital Paint
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Gold Finch on Snowberry Bush - Digital Paint
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art - Photography
Description
Captured this beautiful little Gold Finch this morning while the snow was really coming down! He is perched on the twig of a bush that has a few reming red berries and many of the twigs are covered with snow. A digital Paint effect has been added to this version for artistic appeal. 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 24th, 2014
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Comments (14)
Skip Willits
Being a gold finch in snow is a tough life. You caught him all puffed up to keep warm. Well done!
Nick Boren
More amazing bird photography dear Debbie... I am just in awe of your talents all the time. ;-))) fv
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
What a Beautiful capture of this cute little guy Debbie! Love the snow and of course that beautiful artistic effect! f/v
Randy Rosenberger
Another Debbie awesome avian capture and superlative presentation! Love this little finch and the thorns and berries and snow! Nice composition and beautiful piece of work. LIKED and FAVED