We regularly get a bunch of these and all it takes is some thistle. Cute
little guys that will begin losing their yellow plumage for the coming
winter months.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walt Gilbert" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: PESO - Finally an American Goldfinch!
Great capture, Frank!
I've been lucky to have several of those visiting on a daily basis in the
past. Unfortunately, the tree that they liked to perch in was blown over
in a thunderstorm this spring, so I haven't seen much of them this year.
They are wonderful birds, though. They're the subject of some of my
favorites among all the photos I've taken.
I hope they'll get accustomed to your presence eventually, so you might be
able to move in a little closer without spooking them.
-- Walt
On 8/22/2011 9:51 AM, frank theriault wrote:
I've been trying for over a year to get one of these little fellows,
and yesterday is my best try yet. Not quite as sharp as I might like
(he moved his head just as I shot), I'm still pleased with this one.
Their bodies are only about 2 to 3 inches, so with a 200mm I have to
get quite close. They seem to know just when I'm "in my range", and
wait just until I get my monopod planted to fly away.
Anyway, here it is, taken yesterday down by Lake Ontario:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/finally-american-goldfinch.html
Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
cheers,
frank
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