Golden Splendors Unveiled Mesmerizing and Inspiring Portraits of the Goldfinch
Step into a world of enchantment as Debbie Maier shares her delightful experience of growing sunflowers in her field for the first time, adorning her front porch with vibrant vases. To her delight, a couple of American goldfinches visited, savoring the sunflower seeds from the spent flowers. Refilling the vase, she closely observed these magnificent creatures and immortalized the moment with a captivating photograph. It was a privilege for Debbie to witness such a precious encounter with nature.
Jim Dickson also shares a delightful experience, observing American goldfinches in his wife’s succulent garden, placed on their deck railing. The vibrant and colorful birds were irresistibly drawn to the nearby bird feeder. Jim, using his camera on a tripod with a wireless remote trigger, captured stunning shots of the finches feasting on sunflower seeds sprinkled on the succulents. Witnessing the finches swarm around both the feeder and the succulent garden was a truly enjoyable sight. If you wish to spot American goldfinches in your backyard, here’s a guide on how to identify them.
Bob Wyble captured a striking image of a male American goldfinch at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Stevens, Pennsylvania. The vibrant bird can be seen feeding on thistle seeds in its natural habitat, resulting in a beautiful and authentic shot.
For Craig Gemming, a lover of nature, the spring season brings a diverse range of birds flocking to his backyard feeders. He and his wife relish watching these feathered creatures perch on their nearby crabapple tree before and after feeding. The pink flowers on the tree make for a delightful sight during this season. One fine morning, Craig managed to capture a beautiful picture of a male American goldfinch perched high up on the treetop. With the air being quite chilly that day, the bird appeared puffed up, trying to keep itself warm.
Katrina Ackley shares an adorable photo of a goldfinch trying to clear the snow in her backyard. The bird seems to be saying “enough is enough” as it attempts to brush away the snow. It’s a heartwarming sight that highlights how even nature can show signs of being fed up with winter. The picture was taken in Clearville, Pennsylvania.
Joseph Motto captured a photo of a male American goldfinch taking a snack in late August. The garden adjacent to Motto’s home in Wisconsin provided the setting for this picture, taken as the milkweed pods burst open. According to Motto, what makes the photo special is the goldfinch’s expression and perfect pose.
Becca Ahrensfeld shares how a male goldfinch indulged in the sunflowers in their garden while a bee buzzed around. She appreciates how the flower serves multiple purposes, providing beauty for humans, pollen for bees, and seeds for birds once it has bloomed.
Kathy Bryant shared a photo of a charming goldfinch awaiting the arrival of spring. Unfortunately, an icy storm in February caught the bird off guard. The picture was taken by Kathy in Virginia, where the trees were covered in ice.
As an avid photographer and nature enthusiast, Kathy Dempsey often visits a nearby learning garden to take pictures and seek refuge amidst the flora and fauna. She frequently encounters goldfinches during her strolls, but they are generally too quick for her to capture with her usual camera gear. On this particular occasion, she brought her specialized birding equipment and was delighted to see numerous goldfinches enjoying the end-of-season sunflowers and rudbeckias. One of these feathered beauties remained unfazed by her presence and busily inspected all the sunflower heads while she observed and snapped away.
Lea Beard recalls a delightful moment when she spotted a male goldfinch feeding on seeds in her patio’s pot of red salvia during the summer. Struck by how the bird seemed to pose for her camera, she couldn’t help but admire its beauty. Meanwhile, Christy Brucks shares that one winter in North Dakota was particularly harsh, with frequent snowstorms and heavy snowfall. Despite the weather, she found solace in watching fluffed-out birds eating seeds from her lilac bushes. Among them was a bright yellow goldfinch that brought a glimmer of light to an otherwise dreary day.
Ingrid Fehr shares a delightful experience of having a goldfinch pay a visit to her sunny backyard. The serendipitous moment occurred when the bird landed on a sunflower that had grown from birdseed. Ingrid and her husband were sitting on the patio, but the friendly goldfinch didn’t seem to mind their presence as it hopped from the feeder to the sunflower. Ingrid was fascinated by the bird’s full plumage and saw an opportunity to take a picture from just five feet away. According to her, it was beginner’s luck, and the picture turned out to be a treasure.
These captivating portraits of the goldfinch reveal the wonders of nature and the joy they bring to those who appreciate their beauty. Through these photographs, we can immerse ourselves in the vibrant world of these enchanting birds and find solace in their presence.
