American Goldfinch snowy day with frame - Digital Paint 1
by Debbie Portwood
Title
American Goldfinch snowy day with frame - Digital Paint 1
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art - Photography
Description
Beautiful little male American Goldfinch perches on a twig on a snowy day. I have given this version a digital painted effect for artistic appeal. 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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April 23rd, 2014
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Comments (26)
Kimberlee Baxter
Debbie, you really know how to capture the sweetest looking backyard birds! Love this! Fave! L/F/FB!
Elizabeth Winter
Love the fluffy feathers on the goldfinch and the snow makes this an incredible shot! Very nice! v
Nikki Dalton
Stunning photography Debbie in this snowy scene! Wonderful! Fl Apologies for not reponding to your previous compliment due to health issues.
Bob Orsillo
Your bird photography is awesome Debbie - your love the nature shows in every image - each one is gem! L/F p.s. I do not know what ♥♥♥♥♥ " means ... if I find out I will let you know ;))
Nick Boren
The ultimate bird photography professional dear Debbie... that is what you are.. ;-) Another outstanding one. :-) fv