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American Goldfinch

The male American Goldfinch or "Wild Canary" actually completely "molts" in the Spring and becomes the bright yellow and black bird that we ...
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The male American Goldfinch or "Wild Canary" actually completely "molts" in the Spring and becomes the bright yellow and black bird that we see during the Spring and Summer. In most areas, these birds do not migrate. However, if they were bright yellow they would be easy targets for predators. So, to blend in with their surroundings, the Goldfinch "molts" again in the Fall-Winter and becomes the cute little drab olive birds that we see at our feeders.
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12 Comments |
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman March 18, 2017
Lovely songbirds no matter what clothes they are wearing....
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Pamelabole March 18, 2017
Lol!....so, so true! Thanks for commenting!!! : )
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi March 18, 2017
Darn VB took away the award I was trying to give you. This is a wonderful shot. It is clear,crisp and wonderful a great background..
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Pamelabole March 18, 2017
Hahaha!!!!...it's the thought that counts! Thank you so much for the kind comment....means a lot!!! : )
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sue-zon March 19, 2017
Oh, so very beautiful! ッ
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Pamelabole March 19, 2017
Thank you so much!!!! : )
nina050
 
nina050 March 20, 2017
LOVE this......you captured this perfectly!!
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Pamelabole March 20, 2017
Thank you so much for the really nice comment!!!! : )
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mihrt March 22, 2017
fabulous capture!! Excellent detail and exposure....lovely work Pam.
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Pamelabole March 22, 2017
I really appreciate it....thank you so much!!!! : )
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Daisy00 March 25, 2017
Great shot!!
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Pamelabole March 26, 2017
Thank you!! : )
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon April 25, 2017
Such a lovely capture of one of my favorite songbirds! Love having these little guys around!
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Pamelabole April 25, 2017
Thank you! I agree, they are wonderful to have around! : )
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sweetpea72 April 26, 2017
beautiful shot,Pam シ
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Pamelabole April 26, 2017
Thank you!! : )
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Bazz June 05, 2017
Beautiful capture! Great detail. Thank you for joining my "Single Bird" challenge! Good Luck!
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Pamelabole September 06, 2017
Thank you!!!.....and thank you for creating the challenge!!! Good luck choosing.....so many beautiful photos submitted!! : )
emeraldgem47
 
emeraldgem47 February 17, 2018
Wonderful capture of this awesome Goldfinch. We just love to see them visiting our feeder. Thanks for sharing.
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Pamelabole February 17, 2018
Thank you so much!! And I agree, they are such beautiful little birds! : )
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JDLifeshots May 14, 2020
Beautiful shot! Voted Wildlife.
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Pamelabole May 14, 2020
Thank you, much appreciated!! : )
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JDLifeshots May 15, 2020
Great capture! Voted Yellow.
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Pamelabole May 15, 2020
Thank you so much!! : )
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