Meet the Finches (Gold, that is!)
I mentioned here before that I had purchased a special Finch “feeder” that is actually a special “sock” fabric with holes just large enough for the birds to get the Niger Seed out without spilling it on the ground.
I placed that feeder right next to the feeder that I have black oil sunflower seeds in…..and I waited. And waited. Finally, Goldfinches seem to have appeared from nowhere! But…alas….they gleefully lodged themselves in the regular feeder to fill their little bellies.
Then……
Mrs. Finch at the “Finch-feeder”!
Note: Mrs. Finch appeared and heartily ate at the “sock”. She was seemingly very unchallenged by our presence…she rarely flew away if I moved inside the house. The male finches, however, were another story. They seem far more timid!
You have no idea how much time I wasted consumed, sitting quietly on the hearth, camera mounted atop my monopod, wired to my remote shutter release in my sweaty, anxiety-ridden palm! When the mister appeared, I think I must have taken 3 million photos!
However, my very favorite photo of all, regarding the Finches has got to be this one. It is such a favorite, I have titled it!
Introducing…………………………………….
Camofinch
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My personal favorite is the CAMO finch!! Terrific pictures!
Thank you for the compliment! I did notice one thing, though…I had better WASH thoe windows! hehehe…..
Camofinch? LOL!!!
Nice one! and nice ones!! Our gold finches certainly spend more time on the normal feeder than at the nyger one.
That’s so funny – he really doesn’t want to be noticed, does he?!