Gold Digger

How nice is to have a semi-dark day but slightly cooler in weather temperature compared to the high 90º’s days that we’ve been having. I’m shooting some pictures when a very handsome male American Goldfinch arrived at the deck area and modeled his latest breeding plumage! I was very pleased with his presence but I did not get the light that I’d have liked for this occasion. It was very dull and dark. I did my best anyways!

I believe that this goldfinch is in search for a mate and just happened to stop by and visit the deck area and dig in the feeder saucers for some goodies, top notch seeds. He did that! He seemed to be very pleased, he also shared some seeds with a couple of House Finches, I’m sure that they had a chat about any single ladies from the area.

A simple, dark day could suddenly turn golden with a beautiful bird like the American Goldfinch. Never get disappointed before the time that you have set to wait because if you cut it short you might miss a great opportunity when going shooting. Many good shots are made almost at the end of your waiting time. It happened many times to me!

16 thoughts on “Gold Digger”

susanpoozan on August 21, 2015 at 1:18 pm said:

Splendid shots of a very handsome bird, no wonder the ladies like him.

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! 🙂
  
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Eily Nash on August 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm said:

Wow, what a handsome boy!

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you Eily! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on August 21, 2015 at 3:31 pm said:

woo-hoo, he’s dapper — and sure to find a mate. Great photos HJ, your patience paid off! 🙂

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Yes, for what I can see with my female followers one of you may be the lucky one! Get in line! Thanks Jet! 🙂
  
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Tiny on August 21, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:

Great shots of this handsome suitor 🙂 I’m sure he’ll find a fiancée soon!

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  PC?
  
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Tiny on August 21, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:

😀 I meant a bride!!

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Either one would be ok! Thanks Tiny! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on August 21, 2015 at 4:57 pm said:

Good shots. Bright yellow is never an easy colour for a camera in my experience.

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you Tom! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on August 21, 2015 at 9:02 pm said:

Sound advice HJ! The Goldfinch is beautiful.

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- avian101 on August 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks Clare! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on August 23, 2015 at 9:15 am said:

love these bright birds, I’m seeing one visit the lavender below my balcony on occasion, trying to get some shots of him. 🙂

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- avian101 on August 23, 2015 at 10:39 am said:
  
  That’d be nice! Thanks Donna! I hope you get it. 🙂
  
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