House Finch
House Finch was all over the Ranch while visiting Texas last December. They are easily ignored but they really are pretty birds.
in the Trees
on the fence
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I am a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer from the Western New York area. I have started exploring nature writing through this blog and it truly has been fun sharing my numerous adventures with everyone. Thanks to the many other authors that help me with my post and they will be sharing some of their nature explorations.
I have always had a latent interest in birds and photography and have been lucky enough to find time to explore these interests over the last few years. I am very thankful to the Cattaraugus County Bird Club for getting me started, sharing their wealth of knowledge and for their wonderful programs. And many thanks to Tom for letting me share some of my adventures and photos on the Monarch Nature Blog.
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That’s a lot of house finches. Great photos. Now, I’m starting to think we have both house and purple finches at our place.
17 February 2010 at 1:42 pm
Amazing! When I was in San Antonio and Houston over the Christmas holiday, cardinals were the ubiquitous bird! ~karen
17 February 2010 at 2:09 pm
I was in Texas last January. Saw many beautiful birds. This bird the House Finch was my last sighting for that trip. There was a pair sitting in the tree tops as we waited for out cab to airport. I couldn’t tell what they were until I got home and downloaded the pictures (that were terrible .. too far away but good enough to ID) You are right about this finch being a bird that can easily be ignored, but is oh so beautiful. I have never seen this many in one place. Your photos really captured their beauty.
17 February 2010 at 8:28 pm
It sure is nice to see pretty pictures of birds and trees and fences – and NOT ONE DROP OF SNOW!!!
Thanks, Tom. Spring will come again!
17 February 2010 at 10:14 pm
I love the second photo – such a pretty sight!
17 February 2010 at 11:24 pm