The first is an immature male purple finch. You can tell he's not a female because he's beginning to get a little color--see the yellow under the tip of his wings.
White-throated sparrow--even though you can hardly see the white throat.
The other day when the bird bath was frozen till about mid morning, this little pine siskin wanted a drink.
So he worked his way down the hose which fills the tub that the dog drinks from
And tried two ways of getting a drink in the little space where the water wasn't frozen.
All the male cardinals are sporting brand new plumage for spring and they look really good!
There were eight in this bush at one point. You can see four here if you enlarge.
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Your cardinal shots are terrific! And your dove napping? Wonderful. You're doing good stuff, Bruce. -- Carol Leigh
ReplyDeleteLove your little birdies Bruce. Last year I had 2 pair of White throated and White crowned sparrows, but they didn't show up this year. I was disappointed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cardinals. I have lots!
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Well you have certainly made my day with all those Cardinals excellent shots well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Love all the cardinal shots.
ReplyDeleteThe cardinals look really great at this time of year! Beautiful shots.
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