A pair of American goldfinches stopped by the other day.
The bright male caught my eye.
I love to watch their movement, especially the rhythmic dip of their flight.
The female, although not as bright as the male, is a pretty little bird even in her subtlety.
In the winter, the male’s color dulls making it appear more like the female. I’m not entirely sure which this is.
Or this.
But side-by-side in the summer, the male and female are clearly distinguishable.
They make pretty little momentary tree ornaments, don’t they?
See the progress of my lifetime-bird list.
Christine M. Grote 
There were some in our yard on Sunday which is rare. My parents usually have a lot of them though. I think they are so pretty.
We get them now and then. They are a bright spot of color.
I love goldfinches! What an adorable little bird house. It’s been a really good bird watching summer for us, too. And I love seeing what other people are bird watching! Nice pics, Christine!
Thanks, Julia. We’re traveling to Puerto Rico later this summer. I’m hoping to see some new birds there. I really don’t know what to expect.
What beautiful birds, Christine, especially against the green of the pine. Happy Monday, my friend!
Hugs,
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy. Happy Wednesday to you.
I love those little rays of sunshine! Thanks for sharing!
What a nice way to think of them.
Beautiful Bird and Beautifully Captured Christine.. They look delightful birds to grace your garden.. 🙂 Thank you for sharing. ~Sue
Thank you for stopping by, Sue.
I have been seeing goldfinches at my house the last couple of days! They are so pretty.
Maybe it’s something about the time of year. I don’t see them that often. They are pretty.
aren’t they the prettiest little bird? They stay all year round here. Oh, I though of you today. Do you own an IPad? I just bought the Audubon Guide to birds for mine. It’s great. Gives you lists of birds in your state or province, sightings of each and all kinds of information.
I do own an iPad, and I will look into it. The guide might come in handy when we travel. Thanks for the heads up.
Beautiful photographs! You must be very patient!
Joy
Not as patient as you might think. I get lucky sometimes, and I keep my camera in the kitchen right beside the door where I shot these photos from. Digital cameras help, because I can take a million pictures and then sort through them. Time consuming, but usually I can get that 1 in 100 shot that way. 🙂
Fantastic captures, Christine! The goldfinches in my neighborhood are leading me on a merry chase for one good picture. My problem is that our “feeder” is the wildflower meadow where they are having a merry old time eating thistle seeds.
I was just over there and saw that you got some beautiful shots. Put mine to shame. You inspire me to work harder at my photography. Right now I’m in a snatch and go (through a dirty window from inside an air-conditioned house 🙂 )mode of photographing.
I passed by a male sitting in a tree the other day, and wondered what kind of bird that was. Now, opening your blog, there’s the answer!
Now you know. They almost look like they should be somebody’s colorful pet, but I’m glad they’re able to fly free.