As I was searching for butterflies last week at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge, a flash of brilliant yellow suddenly crossed my field of view. It took a moment for me to figure out what it was and then I realized that several American Goldfinches (Spinus tristis) were diving into a field of Black-eyed Susan wildflowers (Rudbeckia hirta).
I waited for a long time, hoping in vain that the goldfinches would perch in the open on the flowers nearest me, but mostly they stayed buried deep in the vegetation. Here are a couple of long-distance shots that give you a sense of my experience with these colorful little birds.
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Mike Powell 
Love goldfinches! What a beautiful sight to witness, thanks for sharing.
It looks like the beginning of a fairytale 🥰
What a perfect setting for your portraits of this lovely bird.
Perfect color match!
Sweet birds!
One of my favorites. They come ot our feeders often, but seeing them in the yellow flowers is special!