Photography of Birds – Set # 92 | H.J. Ruiz

Photography of Birds – Set # 92

Set # 92

American Goldfinch (M)

The American goldfinch is gregarious during the non-breeding season, when it is often found in large flocks, usually with other finches. The social hierarchy, measured by how many aggressive encounters are won by each individual, tends towards the male being dominant in the non-breeding season. During the breeding season, this finch lives in loose colonies. While the nest is being constructed, the male will act aggressively toward other males who intrude into his territory, driving them away, and the female reacts in the same way toward other females.

Eastern Towhee (M)

Arrival and departure of eastern towhees into summer breeding grounds varies with location. According to a literature review, eastern towhees typically arrive in New York in early April and leave by the middle of November. A review of eastern towhees in New Hampshire describes arrival in late April to May with the majority departing in September. Further south, on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, migration to high-elevation areas within the Great Smoky Mountains begins as early as March. Eastern towhees typically leave these sites in October.

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15 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 92”

aussiebirder on July 19, 2020 at 7:42 am said:

Lovely shot of the Towhee HJ. A very interesting and attractive bird which you have captured well.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Ashley. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on July 19, 2020 at 7:59 am said:

Are the goldfinches only decked out in their finery during the breeding season? If not, seeing a large flock of them sporting that brilliant plumage must be spectacular!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:30 pm said:
  
  When not breeding the males are not so brilliant yellow and no black cap. The females are paler yellow mixed with white. These birds are always traveling in flocks. And yes, they are every time attracting attention. Thanks, D. 🙂
  
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  - de Wets Wild on July 19, 2020 at 10:38 pm said:
    
    Must be a wonderful sight!
bayphotosbydonna on July 19, 2020 at 9:17 am said:

Two beautiful shots, HJ! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:31 pm said:
  
  Than you very much, Donna. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on July 19, 2020 at 11:33 am said:

Yes, I like these shots, as well as the information with them Both attractive -looking birds.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Jane. 🙂
  
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mihrankalaydjianblog on July 19, 2020 at 12:31 pm said:

wow, this is a lovely and beautiful shot…amazing…

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Mihran. 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on July 19, 2020 at 3:26 pm said:

I love Eastern Towhees. Sadly I haven’t seen any this year. Thanks for your beautiful photographs. 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 19, 2020 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Lisa. Perhaps you’ll see them next year. 🙂
  
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  - Lisa Rest on July 19, 2020 at 7:08 pm said:
    
    I will remember to thank you when I see one! 🙂
africanbirding on July 22, 2020 at 11:19 am said:

Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.

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