Slightly shaded (ISO4000) and a little further away than ideal, but still, the first Goldfinch I’ve seen for a while.
Prospect Desert, Reading, UK
Canon R5 MkII + RF200-800
Slightly shaded (ISO4000) and a little further away than ideal, but still, the first Goldfinch I’ve seen for a while.
Prospect Desert, Reading, UK
Canon R5 MkII + RF200-800
Carduelis Carduelis in the UK case :)
I believe their plumage remains pretty much the same through their adult life, and males and females are really quite similar (with hints as to sex but not enough to be sure).
Ours lose nearly all their gold in the wintertime and start to change back in the spring again. It’s fun watching them regain their colors, somewhat like they’re blooming with the spring flowers.
That’s what caught my attention to your pic, both the red face and that it still wasn’t full gold this late in the year. That red color looks nice and vibrant, I like it.
The females are a bit duller than the males with some olive coloration blended in. Still very pretty.
Thanks! Very helpful :)
Good, I am glad 😊
Even the beak color changes, I’m in MA and these are some of my favorites
I never even thought of that since the feather change is so dramatic, but it looks like you’re right. I’ll have to make sure to pay attention to that this year.
The bottom picture looks a bit like the European Siskin or the European Serin.