Goldfinches are by far the most colourful birds I see in my garden.
I had just topped up (what was left of) my feeders after the squirrels had emptied and done their best to destroy them while I was away over the weekend.
Sunflower Hearts are a favourite with most of my garden visitors... not least the Goldfinchs and it wasn't long before this little bird was tucking in.
They drop quite a bit while feeding... much to the delight of the pigeons and my little garden mouse.
I too love goldfinches but have only had one visit from them a few winters ago. One can hope however.
ReplyDeletethey are a colourful bird; lovely photos Drew
ReplyDeleteSweet! He won't be going hungry, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteIf you saw this bird in the rain forest it wouldnt look out of place- sometimes we take beauty for granted
ReplyDeletenice reminder Andrew
Great shots Andrew..... very well done.
ReplyDeletethey really are amazingly colored. love that scarlet mask.
ReplyDeleteHe's a real beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWow, what fantastic plumage! Much different from our goldfinches! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHard to beat a Goldfinch on your feeders. A garden favourite of mine.
ReplyDeleteSo different from our goldfinches. I can see why this is your favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes, Nice of them to spread seed for the ground feeders! Pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful series of photos, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Great photos of a very beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I just started hanging feeders around this summer. We just bought the cheapest to see if they come. So far I have seen Cardinals,Yellow finch,Hummingbird and a woodpecker still waiting on the Blue Jay. Happy birding
ReplyDeleteSaun
If I scroll quickly enough the images you've shared becomes quite animated. Great stuff!!
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Your Goldfinches are colorful. Beautiful bird and wonderful photos. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHe'd be most welcome at my feeders! Same color palette as the Western Tanagers I see, but so differently arranged by Ma Nature.
ReplyDeleteSem dúvida, muito lindo!!!
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ReplyDeleteVisitor visited your beautiful garden, and he did a very nice picture. Yours.
Beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of a beautifl bird!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Shantana
Great pictures you show of a very beautiful bird. Wishing you a good day :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you, dropping some for the the mouse.
ReplyDeleteNice shots Andrew, one of my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous bird with amazing patchwork plumage. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there - great pictures of a great bird.
ReplyDeleteThey have been introduced here - I tend to see them on old buliding sites and such places where the thistles grow.
Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
Nice shots! Much more colorful than our goldfinches. What country's flag again is black, white and red?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, and great pictures Andrew.
ReplyDeleteHI Andrew, I have been so amiss and a mess ; ] to lol..I can't seem to keep up these days!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the loveliest bird, I have been so taken by its beauty since the first time I saw one on a post..enjoy!!
Grace
I remember these so very well. There was a real big cage at my parents garden full of them.
ReplyDeleteoh, really pretty
ReplyDeletemuch love...
What beautiful colourations! Terrific shots.
ReplyDeleteLucky you!
ReplyDeleteA stunning bird indeed Andrew! And you have captured it perfectly, munching away on the seeds.
ReplyDeleteOh he is so beautiful -- so much more colorful than the goldfinches we have (and I love them) but yours has them beat. Wow I'd love to see that bird in "person"
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