Originally posted by Miguel Heinrich,
I especially like how the third shot "personifies" the pine siskin quite well. Though the books say they are in Puget Sound year 'round, I only notice them for about 6 weeks in the Spring. Their throaty, harsh calls grab a lot of attention. I find them to be distinctive in appearance and always look forward to their coming by.
So to me your fine shots are reminders of our forthcoming Spring. Thanks.
M
Thank you Miguel, same here, the book says all year round but I had previously only seen them in the Spring in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Take care,
Originally posted by Bob Harris Great photos Heinrich, I am not familiar with this bird, but they must be tough to survive in such a climate. The focus is spot on, I can even see the individual feathers. thanks for sharing, stay warm. Bob
Hi Bob and thank you, birds are tough up here, it always amazes me how many different species have no problem overwintering here.
Take care,
Originally posted by tessfully You have done this little bird justice. Wonderful pictures, they all have so much "personality" ... lovely!
Thank you tess for the kind comments and do take care,
Originally posted by BillM Always a treat when you post Heinrich, we share the periodic eruptions here
in about same time frame, Ive always looked for a more rounded, finch like
beak, your 2nd clearly shows its a little more pointed.
Thinking now, maybe add a hand-full of pine nuts to feeder mix when I fill.
Thats not cheating is it?
Thank you Bill for the kind words and no that's not cheating but they do prefer Niger seed.
Take care,
Originally posted by dcmsox2004 wonderful captures with that versatile 55-300 !! nice color and excellent detail.... by the way... brrrrrrr ! dave m
Hi dave and thank you......brrrrrr is right but it is going to get worse before it gets better.
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