Photography of Birds – Set # 75

Set # 75

American Goldfinch (F)

American Goldfinch (M)

Once a male has found a mate, he selects a territory, marking the boundaries by warbling as he flies from perch to perch. After circling the perimeter, he performs two flight displays, first repeating a low, flat flight, then flying in an exaggerated version of normal flight, tucking his wings close to his body, plummeting earthwards and catching himself as he spreads his wings to glide upward in a series of loops. Two or three pairs may group their territories together in a loose colony, perhaps to aid in defense against predators.

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12 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 75”

bayphotosbydonna on June 25, 2020 at 10:25 am said:

Lovely and always a delight to see these birds!

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 25, 2020 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Yes! Thank you very much, Donna. 🙂
  
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Indira on June 25, 2020 at 11:46 am said:

What a difference in their plumage!!

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 25, 2020 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  Yes, they are different. Thank you, Indira. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on June 25, 2020 at 5:01 pm said:

I often do see a few pairs together when I do see them at all, and they are an enjoyable sight. Thanks for explaining their courtship rituals, that is something that I hope to see.

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 25, 2020 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Jane. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on June 25, 2020 at 6:38 pm said:

Very pretty pictures today HJ.

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 25, 2020 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Tom. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on June 25, 2020 at 8:35 pm said:

Beautiful images HJ. It is interesting to read about the courtship flights of the male. It would be amazing to watch.

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 25, 2020 at 9:38 pm said:
  
  Birds are amazing animals. Thanks so much, Chris. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on June 25, 2020 at 10:35 pm said:

With such bold colouration that mating display must be a sight to behold!

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- H.J. for avian101 on June 26, 2020 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Flamboyant fellow, isn’t it? Thank you, D. 🙂
  
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