Monday 1 July 2013

Greenfinch on the feeder.................................... a flighty little bird to capture

I am struggling to capture images of the Greenfinches in my garden... they are very wary of any movement and when spooked it can be an hour or so before they return.

This was a lucky shot taken through the window... 
...I will persevere as they are lovely birds to see up close.

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22 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure1 July 2013 at 20:54

    Hi Andrew Perseverance has paid off. Great shot. Margaret

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  2. Brian King1 July 2013 at 20:55

    Nice shot! Kinda odd they're called Greenfinches. Although, they aren't the only birds to have a name that doesn't seem to fit. I'm sure you'll get more good photos!

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  3. Bob Bushell1 July 2013 at 21:02

    They certainly are beautiful Andrew.

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  4. TexWisGirl1 July 2013 at 22:42

    very cool bird. like your new header!

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the Loose2 July 2013 at 00:52

    Nothing like a good challenge to keep you sharp.

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  6. Kay L. Davies2 July 2013 at 00:54

    Oooh, some kind of horrible advertisement came up when I tried to comment.
    Well, I got here. Gorgeous greenfinch photo. I'm very fond of finches.
    K

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  7. Michelle2 July 2013 at 01:14

    He looks quite busy and happy.

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  8. Unknown2 July 2013 at 08:26

    Beautiful shot!

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  9. Shaun2 July 2013 at 13:57

    you have the patience of a saint. lovely colours on this bird Andrew

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  10. FOREST SNAPPER2 July 2013 at 19:43

    thats a great shot, i wish some would land in my garden.

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  11. FAB2 July 2013 at 20:04

    You certainly captured its bright colours.

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  12. mick2 July 2013 at 20:15

    Beautiful little bird with such super color! Great photo.

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  13. Unknown2 July 2013 at 20:17

    Great close up!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. sunshine2 July 2013 at 20:19

    Beautiful bird.

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  15. Karen2 July 2013 at 20:58

    Handsome bird!

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  16. eileeninmd2 July 2013 at 22:22

    Pretty Greenfinch and a great shot!

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  17. Stewart M3 July 2013 at 11:02

    Very nice little bird - we have them here, but I dont see them very often.

    Thanks for linking to WBW.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  18. Liz Needle3 July 2013 at 13:23

    What a pretty little fellow. We don't have them here. I would say clever rather than lucky. Well done.

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  19. Jeanne3 July 2013 at 16:41

    Gorgeous shot. Have you tried putting the camera on a tripod and using a rote. Might work

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  20. Kenneth Cole Schneider3 July 2013 at 19:19

    My, they certainly are skittish. Probably all the scary encounters with predators over the ages have imprinted their genes.

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)4 July 2013 at 19:55

    What a little sweetheart! Maybe they'll eventually get used to you a little more.

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  22. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 00:21

    Such a beautiful little visitor to your feeder!

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